Chokecherry Syrup

[A Simple Pine Box]

Found this recipe online a few years ago. It is really tasty, especially on buttermilk waffles. It freezes well.


http://www.grouprecipes.com/sr/14887/chokecherry-syrup/recipe/
Chokecherry Syrup Recipe


Ingredients

• 3 c chokecherry juice (see first step) .
• 1/4 tsp almond extract .
• 6 1/2 c sugar

Directions

• Step #1 Wash chokecherries, barely cover with water & cook, place this In a large-ish kettle, covered, for about 30 mins till the cherries are soft.
• Step #2 Mash carefully & strain the chokecherry juice through a sieve or cheesecloth.
• Step #3 Pour 3 c juice into a large kettle; stir in the the sugar.
• Step #4 Cook on high, stirring constantly.
• Step #5 Boil hard for 1 min.
• Step #6 Remove from heat & skim foam.
• Step #7 Add extract if using (almond extract gives a stronger cherry taste).
• Step #8 To can: Pour hot syrup into sterilized hot jars to within 1/8th inch from top.
• Enjoy the Chokecherry Syrup recipe

[Jbuck]

We have a whole driveway lined with chokecherries so we pick them make jelly and syrup. Sometimes the jelly does not jell so we wind up with unintentional syrup.
The picked berries can be washed, put into a freezer and boiled later for syrup or jelly.
Great over sour dough waffles and hotcakes.