Ingredients
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10 cups pitted sweet cherries (about 7 pounds)
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/4 cups white vinegar
4 teaspoons corn syrup
1 1/2 cups raisins
Preparation
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Add all ingredients except raisins in a large stainless or enamel pot.
Bring to a full rolling boil stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
Reduce heat a bit to a gentle boil, stirring frequently until mixture thickens, about 60 minutes.
Stir in raisins and boil for 5 more minutes.
Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.
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