Candied Cherries Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a large saucepan, bring sugar & water to boil, then add cherries & lemon half.
Step #2 Reduce heat to low & let simmer about 20 mins, or until syrup is red & slightly thick.
Step #3 Remove from heat & let this stand 2-3 hrs or overnight.
Step #4 Strain the cherries, reserving the syrup, & set the cherries aside.
Step #5 Discard lemon half & add apple juice to the syrup.
Step #6 Over medium-high heat, bring syrup to boil & cook 5 mins.
Step #7 Return cherries to syrup, reduce heat to low & cook slowly until thick & a candy thermometer reads 220 degrees F (or 105 degrees C).
Step #8 Cherries can be stored at least 6 months in the refrigerator.
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