Directions:
- Remove pits from cherries.
- Combine 8 cups water and ascorbic acid.
- Stir until crystals are dissolved.
- Add cherries to the solution.
- Don't allow the fruit to remain more than 20 minutes.
- Rinse fruit; drain well.
- Combine 1 1/2 cup water and sugar.
- Bring to a boil.
- Stir in food coloring and add the cherries.
- Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cool completely, allowing cherries to soak 24 hours.
- Next day, bring to a boil and then stir in almond extract.
- Pack hot cherries into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
- Shake jars to get firm pack.
- Bring syrup to a boil and ladle hot syrup into jars.
- Process in water bath for 15 minutes for 1/2 pint jars.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 479.5 Kcal (2008 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 37.02mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 340.77mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 121.45g | 40% | |
| Sugars | 116.1g | 464% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.48g | 14% | |
| Protein | 3.4g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 94.9mg | 9% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 47.81 Kcal (200 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 3.69mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 33.98mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.11g | 40% | |
| Sugars | 11.58g | 464% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.35g | 14% | |
| Protein | 0.34g | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 9.5mg | 9% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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