SWEET CHERRIES RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Reserve about 1/2 cup juice and mix the cornstarch in it.(4-5 tbsp, depending on how thick you like your filling)
• Mix sugar with cherries and juices and cook till bubbling.
• Stir constantly if cooking on stove stop.
• In the microwave I cook at 5 minute intervals and stir in between.
• Add the reserved juice/cornstarch mixture and stir to mix.
• Cook for about 3 minutes until thickened.
• Cool and use in your favorite pie crust.

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, milk and extract; mix well.
• Knead into a large ball.
• Roll into 1-inch balls and flatten each into a 2-inch circle.
• Wrap around cherries and lightly roll in hands.
• Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl.
• Holding on to stem, dip cherries into chocolate; set on waxed paper to harden.
• Store in a covered container.
• Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
• Yield: about 3 dozen.