Start by preparing jars and getting water in the canner heating. You want the canner hot, but not boiling, when the jars are ready to be processed. See full water bath canning instructions here. 1. Make a light or medium syrup. 2. Wash and pit cherries. 3. Proceed with raw or ...
Medium syrup – 3 cups sugar to 1 quart water You can also make a syrup withhoneyif you don’t want to use processed sugar. I have not tried this, but it is safe to do. Light honey syrup – 1 1/2 cups honey to 4 cups water ...