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spiced cherries russian style

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

These spiced cherries and other spiced fruits are served in Russia with meat and game all through the winter when salads are unobtainable. Recipe: The Best of Russian Cooking Photo: borninthewrongcentury.com

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Ingredients For spiced cherries russian style

  • 4 lb
    cherries
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 c
    vinegar
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 stick
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1 tsp
    ground allspice

How To Make spiced cherries russian style

  • 1
    Pit the cherries. Cook any bruised or imperfect fruit 30 minutes with the water, mash with a spoon, strain through a sieve, and keep. This is your cherry syrup.
  • 2
    Mix the cherry syrup, vinegar, sugar, and spices. Cook 30 minutes and let cool. Put the cherries in a large bowl and pour the cooled vinegar over them. Let stand 3 days, stirring from time to time.
  • 3
    On the third day pour off the vinegar, boil it up, and let it cool. Put the cherries in sterilized jars. Fill the jars with the vinegar. Seal and keep in a cool, dry place. Allow to mature for 2 months before using.
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