Ingredients
Yield: 2 liters
- 6 quarts (24 cups) water
- 2 pounds fresh dark red sweet or sour cherries, depending on your preference, pitted and stemmed
- 1 cup sugar
BeveragesKosher for PassoverGluten FreeVegetarianVeganPareveEastern Europe
Preparation
Step 1
Place cherries and sugar in a large 8 quart pot and add water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Take off heat, taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary.
Step 3
Allow to cool in the same pot until it comes to room temperature.
Step 4
Transfer to a large jar or covered pitcher and allow to chill for 6 hours or preferably overnight.
