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Drying Cherries
By Eliot, on July 29th, 2015
During a recent Cook the Books foray into Robin Mather’s The Feast Nearby, I had earmarked many, many recipes to try during the growing season.
One of these recipes (or rather a “How To” guide) was dehydrating cherries.
I love dried cherries and can snack on them often. I love baking recipes that call for dried cherries.
I hate the price of dried cherries. So, when I was reading The Feast Nearby and came across Mather’s instructions, I knew that I would give this a try as soon as I was able.
How to Dry Cherries
Adapted from Robin Mather in The Feast Nearby
1 lb. of sweet cherries
Wash cherries and allow to dry well. Remove stems, pit,…
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