Preserves, Jam, Jelly, Etc

Ingredients

• Cherries
• Sugar

Directions

1. Place the cherries in a pot and bring to a boil.

2. Remove from heat and let sit in an earthen pan overnight.

3. Strain the syrup and add more sugar, then boil until it reaches a good consistency.

4. Add the cherries to the syrup and boil for five minutes.

5. Let the mixture sit for another day.

6. Repeat the boiling process for two more days.

7. When ready to use, drain the cherries and lay them on wire sieves to dry in a warm oven or a nearly cold oven.