Pickled cherries
https://www.coop.co.uk/recipes/pickled-cherries
Looking for a way to use up cherries? Try this easy pickle recipe - the fruity sweetness and acidity works really well with cold meats and cheeses
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Feeds
10
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Ready in
10 minutes
Each serving contains
% of adult’s reference intake | Carbohydrates per serving : 16g
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Ingredients
- 200ml Co-op red wine vinegar
- 100g Co-op Fairtrade dark brown soft sugar
- 2 tsp whole peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 star anise
- 500g Co-op British cherries
Method
- Put the vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, star anise and 300ml water in a large heavy-based pan
- Heat gently until the sugar dissolves
- Bring to the boil, simmer for 5 mins, then take off the heat
- Rinse the cherries, then put them in a sterilised jar (see tip box)
- Pour the hot pickling liquid on top to cover
- Seal the jar, then set aside for at least 2 weeks to allow the flavours to develop before eating
- Serve with cold meats and cheeses — make sure you watch out for the stones
Tip: to sterilise the jar, wash in hot, soapy water then put in the oven on a low heat for 10-15 mins
