Chokecherry Syrup

I finally found a recipe that thickens like syrup! Great on pancakes.

Wash chokecherries , place in a large kettle , barely cover with water and cook , covered , for about 30 minutes till the cherries are soft.

Mash gently and strain the chokecherry juice through a sieve or cheesecloth.

Pour 3 cups juice into a large kettle.

Stir in the sugar.

Cook on high , stirring constantly.

Boil hard for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and skim foam.

Add extract if using.

To can: pour hot syrup into sterilized hot jars to within 1 / 8th inch from top.

chokecherry juice, sugar, almond extract