Posted by: Leslie in AK 06-29-99 10:44 PM
Syrup Chokecherry Syrup
3 c. chokecherry juice
6 1/2 c. sugar
1 bottle liquid fruit pectin
1/4 tsp. almond extract ( opt.)
Pour juice into large kettle. Add sugar and stir to mix.
Place over high heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
Stir in pectin, bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir and skim for 5 minutes.
Add optional extract.
Pour into hot glasses/jars. cover with parraffin at once or adjust lids.
Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes.
Remove from canner and complete seals. Makes about 9 half-pints.