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- 8 quarts whole fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted and washed
- 10 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- Prep time: 1 hour 30 mins Cook time: 26 mins Total time: 3 hour Yield: 8 quarts, 16 pints
View Full Recipe at Delectable Musings
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