To Preserve Morilla Cherries

Ingredients

• clarified sugar
• cherries

Directions

1. Measure enough clarified sugar to cover the cherries.

2. Boil the sugar until it reaches a rolling boil.

3. Add the cherries and boil briskly for 2 minutes.

4. Skim off any foam that forms.

5. Let the cherries sit overnight.

6. Drain the cherries and boil the syrup again until it reaches a rolling boil.

7. Add the cherries back to the syrup; as soon as it boils, remove from heat.

8. Once cooled, transfer the cherries into jars.