Recipe#978

Servings: YIELD: 100 Portions (4 3/4 Quarts)
Portions: 3 Tablespoons Each
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INGREDIENTS

3 qt. (6 lb 7 oz or 1-No. 10 cn) cherries, canned, red sour, pitted
1 1.2 qt. (2 lb 12 oz) sugar, granulated
3/4 tbsp. salt
1 cup (5 oz) cornstarch
1 qt. water, cold
1/4 cup (2 oz) butter or margarine
1/2 cup juice, lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

Add sugar and salt to cherries. Bring to a boil. Blend cornstarch and water to make a smooth paste. Add paste to cherries, stirring constantly. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

NOTE: 12 oz lemon A.P. (3 lemons) will yield 1/2 cup juice.