Chokecherry Syrup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cups chokecherry juice (see first step)
6 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract

Directions:

Wash chokecherries, place in a large kettle, barely cover with water and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes till the cherries are soft.
Mash gently and strain the chokecherry juice through a sieve or cheesecloth.
Pour 3 cups juice into a large kettle; stir in the sugar.
Cook on high, stirring constantly.
Boil hard for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and skim foam.
Add extract if using (almond extract gives a stronger cherry taste).
To can: Pour hot syrup into sterilized hot jars to within 1/8th inch from top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	506.53 Kcal (2121 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	2.6mg	0%
Potassium	2.6mg	0%
Total Carbs	130g	43%
Sugars	127.4g	510%
Calcium	1.3mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	388.15 Kcal (1625 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	1.99mg	0%
Potassium	1.99mg	0%
Total Carbs	99.62g	43%
Sugars	97.62g	510%
Calcium	1mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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