Maraschino Cherries (per gallon), Darlene Purser Bair

Soak for 2 days in plain water changing as often as possible.

Third day: drain and soak in 1 tbsp of alum and enough water to cover cherries.

Fourth day: drain. Boil 1 1/2 quarts water, 4 cups sugar, 5 tbsp red coloring, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cool and pour over cherries.

Fifth day: reboil juice adding 2 cups sugar. Cool and pour over cherries.

Sixth day: reboil juice, add 2 cups sugar and 3 tbsp almond extract, 2 tbsp lemon juice. Cool and pour back on cherries.

Seventh day: drain juice. If needed add more sugar, red coloring, or almond flavoring. Add cherries to boiling mixture and bring to boil again. Put into sterilized jars and seal. Don't press cherries into jars, leave rather loose.

 

Darlene Purser Bair