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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Based on Brandied Red Cherry Conserve from The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook
- 3 lbs. pitted sweet red cherries
- 1 1/4 lbs. sugar
- 3 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz. dried cherries
- 1/2 lb. dried pineapple, diced
- 2 1/2 oz. cognac
- 3-4 drops almond extract
- 3 cloves
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