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                       Pickled Cherries With Hyssop

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2       lb           Large sweet or sour cherries
  12                    Fresh hyssop sprigs (4")
   1       qt           Red wine vinegar
     1/2   c            Sugar -OR-
     1/3   c            Honey
   4       ts           Pickling salt
                        -----ALTERNATIVES-----
                        Tarragon would also work

  Wash and dry cherries, discarding any soft or blemished ones. Trim
  stems to 1/2" and prick each cherry.
  
  Prepare the jars, lids and boiling water bath. Put three springs of
  hyssop into each hot, dry  jar. Fill the jars with cherries leave
  1/2" headspace.
  
  Combine the vinegar, sugar and salt in a non-recative pan. Bring to
  boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar and salt are
  dissolved. Pour the solution into jars, just covering the cherries.
  Wipe the rims with a clean towel and attach lids securely.
  
  Place the jars in boiling water bath, and when the water has
  returned to the boil process for 15 minutes.
 

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