Pickled Cherries
A fabulous addition to your christmas menu. I found this on the net somewhere.
Steps
Put everything but the cherries in a saucepan , and bring to the boil , simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
While the mixture is simmering , prick each cherry three or four times with a sharp wooden skewer.
Add the cherries to the simmering liquid and remove from heat.
Allow to cool.
Put the cherries and liquid in a jar and allow to stand at room temperature overnight.
Store in the fridge until use.
Ingredients
cherries, cider vinegar, lemon, zest of, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, vanilla essence, water, dark brown sugar