Dried Cherries

Ingredients

• largest Flemish cherries (or English hearers)
• sugar
• water

Directions

1. Gather the cherries when nearly ripe, remove the stalks and stones.

2. Prepare a thin syrup by boiling water and sugar, then add the cherries and let them soak overnight.

3. Strain the syrup and boil it again, adding it to the cherries for a second day.

4. Repeat the straining and boiling process on the third day.

5. On the fourth day, strain the syrup again, add more sugar, and clarify it.

6. Boil the syrup until it reaches a strong consistency, then add the cherries.

7. Transfer the cherries to jars and cover them once cooled.

8. When ready to use, lay the cherries on large drying sieves and place them in a very slack oven.