Home Canned Cherries

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   Begin by sterilizing your clean pint size jars and lids in a boiling water canner for 5-10 minutes.

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   To make the cherries:

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   Add the sugar and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, and stir until sugar dissolves. Add cherries and let simmer for 5 minutes. Skim any foam that accumulates on the surface.

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   To can the cherries:

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   One at a time, take the sterilized jars out of the boiling water canner. Pack with hot cherries and fill jar leaving 1/2 inch headspace with simple syrup. Wipe rims of jars with a paper towel. Adjust sterilized lids, making sure not to screw them on too tightly! Lower back into the boiling water canner and process for fifteen minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack, the cans should seal during this time.

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   Label with the date and contents. Store for up to 1 year.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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