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Cherries, Morella, to Preserve

Choose sound, ripe Morella cherries, and allow one pound and a quarter of sugar, and half a cupful of red or white currant juice for every pound of cherries. Pick and stone the cherries, or, if preferred, merely prick each one with a needle. Put the sugar and syrup into a preserving-pan, and let it boil for ten minutes. Throw in the cherries, and simmer them gently until they look bright and clear. Turn the fruit into jars. Cover with oiled papers, and tissue paper dipped in strong gum. Time to boil, about half an hour. Probable cost of cherries, 10d. per pound.