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St. James Court Cherry Relish

Source of Recipe

From "Camille Glenn's Old-Fashioned Christmas Cookbook"


Recipe Introduction

"Great with turkey, ham, or roast beef, this relish also makes a lovely Christmas gift."

List of Ingredients

• 4 pints fresh sour red cherries, stones removed
• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 8 cups sugar
• Several pieces cinnamon stick (3½ inches each)


Recipe

Combine the cherries and vinegar in a mixing bowl, cover, and leave overnight in a cool spot or in the refrigerator.
The next day, drain the cherries thoroughly and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the sugar and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 10 days, stirring them once a day.

Spoon the cherries into hot sterilized jars. Add a cinnamon stick to each jar and seal. Set aside for at least 1 month before serving.

Makes 4 pints.