CHOKECHERRY SYRUP

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Make and share this Chokecherry Syrup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Cherries

Time 30m

Yield 4 1/2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups chokecherry juice (see first step)
6 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Wash chokecherries, place in a large kettle, barely cover with water and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes till the cherries are soft.
  • Mash gently and strain the chokecherry juice through a sieve or cheesecloth.
  • Pour 3 cups juice into a large kettle; stir in the sugar.
  • Cook on high, stirring constantly.
  • Boil hard for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and skim foam.
  • Add extract if using (almond extract gives a stronger cherry taste).
  • To can: Pour hot syrup into sterilized hot jars to within 1/8th inch from top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1118.7, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 288.9, Sugar 288.3

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