Day before yest the Missuz was home, and keenly suggested the cherry tree needed a little "attention".
Which of course refers to me dragging the ladder out, and perching on top of said torture device, trying desperately to maintain balance as I slowly removed the bounty it had to offer. Did I mention I HATE ladders??
Collected a few buckets worth as high up the tree as I dared to go, leaving the balance for the birds.
A quick wash and sort:
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Then a run through the pitting machine:
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Set up my processing station under cover on the patio, and went to work:
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First case was a mix of 1 ounce of my Brother In Law's Black Forest desert wine, coupled with 1 ounce of Creme de Cocao, cherries, then topped to 1/4" with a medium syrup (8 cups water to 3 1/2 cups sugar).
Second case 1.5 ounces of the Creme de Cocao as I ran out of the dessert wine.
Water bathed for 15 minutes, and walla! Done!
Two whole cases of pure yummyness in hand to look forward too!
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Cheers!
Nog