SWEET CHERRIES IN HONEY-VANILLA SYRUP

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This year I wanted to do something that the kids could eat spooned over ice cream, so it was this simple, but not boring, cherries in syrup.

Provided by Renee Pottle

Categories     Canning

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs sweet red cherries, pitted
¾ cup honey
¾ cup granulated sugar
5 ¾ cup water
½ vanilla bean

Steps:

  • Combine honey, sugar, and water in a large pot or Dutch oven. Stir over low heat until sugar and honey have dissolved. Add cherries and vanilla bean.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until cherries are warmed through.
  • Remove vanilla bean. Ladle hot cherries into jars and cover with syrup, leaving ½ inch headspace.
  • Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims with a damp paper towel.
  • Top with two-piece lids and rings, and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

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