Sweet Cherry Vinegar Recipes

SWEET CHERRY JAM WITH SPICES AND RED WINE

Steps:

• Inspect 6 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Pit and finely chop cherries; measure out 3 1/2 cups. Combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Place cinnamon and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie together to make a spice bag. Add to the pot with the cherries, and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
• Add the cherries with all the liquid, spice bag, and the pectin in a large heavy saucepan. Slowly bring it to a boil. Stir in red wine. Slowly return mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
• Remove pot from the heat. Remove and discard the spice bag. Ladle cherry jam immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

SWEET SHERRY-VINEGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Whisk together sugar and vinegar in a small pot. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced and syrupy, about 5 minutes (you should have 1/2 cup). Stir in 1 teaspoon water.

SWEET CHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Combine cherries and vinegar in a glass jar. Refrigerate for 1 week, then strain. Vinegar can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

CHERRY VINEGAR

Steps:

• Put cherries and vinegar into a stainless steel or glass pot.
• Cover and keep cool for 20 hours.
• Drain off liquid and set aside.
• Mash solids and put in sieve.
• Add sieved liquids to original liquid.
• Discard mash.
• Measure juice and put in pot.
• Add an equal amount of sugar.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove and let cool.
• Skim off any froth.
• Seal in bottles.

SWEET CHERRY SHRUB RECIPE

Steps:

• Add chopped cherries to a bowl or large-mouth jar.
• Pour sugar over all. Toss to combine.
• Cover with a paper towel or cheesecloth and rubber band.
• Let sit on counter for 2 days, stirring every now and then until the sugar melts.
• Strain the mixture into a bowl. Discard solids.
• Measure syrup. Return to jar.
• Add an equal measure of vinegar. Stir to combine.
• Store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.