Kerasi gliko tou koutaliou(Cherry preserve)

A delicious choice of Sweet!

A delicious choice of sweet!

Cherries - one of the most popular summer fruits.

They contain calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin C along with vitamins A and B. Cherries also contain ellagic acid, a phytochemical which may fight cancer.

Cherries are a diuretic, laxative and natural antiseptic and they stimulate the immune system and prevent infection.

Cherry preserve is an easy and delicious treat for anytime of the day. For breakfast on a bowl of yoghurt or as an afternoon snack topped with fresh Anari cheese. Once prepared, it is best kept in a refrigerator.

Yield: 500gr. Cherry preserve

You will need:

500 gr. freshly picked cherries

350 gr. Granulated sugar

100 ml water

¼ teaspoon of vanillin sugar

2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation:

1.Cut the stems and wash the cherries.

2.Use the special tool for removing the pit from cherries. Put the cherries, water and sugar in a pan, mix and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes and then add the lemon juice and vanillin sugar.simmer for another 5 minutes and set aside.

3.Leave the mixture to cool and fill your favourite sterilized/clean glass container.