Dried cherry
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. When we face the task of preserving cherries for winter, we immediately think of jams and jellies or fruit drinks. However, there are actually many more ways to preserve cherries, and one of my favorites is dried cherries. Dried cherries retain many beneficial properties and a fantastic aroma, making them suitable for various dishes, baked goods, desserts, sauces, and beverages. I recommend trying it at least as an experiment—you will surely like it. Good luck! The ready dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, as Captain Obvious informs us, to make dried cherries, we first and foremost need cherries—ripe and beautiful ones.
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Step 2
Wash the cherries, remove the stems and pits.
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Step 3
In a saucepan, prepare the syrup - put sugar into water and bring to a boil. When the syrup starts boiling, add the cherries and cook for 7-8 minutes.
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Step 4
We take the slightly cooked cherries out of the syrup, place them in a colander to drain off the excess liquid.
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Step 5
When the cherries have cooled and dried, spread them out on a baking sheet. Leave them in a dry and dark place.
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Step 6
After about 2-3 days, the cherries will need to be carefully turned over, then left for another week to a week and a half.
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Step 7
Thus, everything takes approximately two weeks.
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Step 8
Dried cherries can be used in a variety of ways—in baking, hot dishes, desserts, beverages, etc.