Freezing Cherries in Sugar Syrup

7¾

cups water

5¾

cups sugar

17½

pounds cherries, stemmed and pitted

Make the sugar syrup by boiling the water and sugar together, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

While the syrup is coming to a boil, pack the cherries into rigid, freezer-proof containers. Pour the syrup over the fruit, leaving a 1/2 inch of head space. Seal and freeze for up to a year.

Makes 7 quarts.

"The Beginner's Guide to Preserving Food at Home" by Janet Chadwick (2009 Storey Publishing)