Pickled cherries

Name: Pickled cherries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: ['British']
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

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

Feeds 10
Ready in 10 minutes

Each serving contains

Energy
4%
302kj 71kcal
Fat
Low 0%
0.1g
Saturates
Low 0%
0g
Sugar
High 17%
15.5g
Salt
Low 0%
0.01g

% of adult’s reference intake | Carbohydrates per serving : 16g

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Ingredients
Method

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