Ingredients

  • 4 (16 oz.) cans pitted tart cherries
  • 3 sticks cinnamon
  • 20 whole cloves
  • 20 whole allspice
  • 1 slice lemon
  • 4/5 qt. red burgundy wine
  • 1 pt. medium heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. salt

Method

  • Combine in a large pot the contents of 2 cans of cherries, plus only the cherries from the other 2 cans.
  • Add lemon and spices (tied up in a cloth) plus sugar and salt.
  • Bring to a boil. Blend flour and cream with a whisk.
  • Add this to cherry mixture. Add wine.
  • Bring it all again to a boil.
  • Cool and then refrigerate for 4 hours or more.
  • Serve with dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
  • Will keep covered in refrigerator for 2 weeks.