Very Cherry Cherries

This sauce is an excellent way to extend the cherry season, because it lasts for weeks in your refrigerator. You can also preserve the sauce to make it last all year long. Make this when there is a plethora of cherries in the market and the price is low. Be sure to use a large pan so the sauce doesn’t boil over. Pitting the cherries later in the recipe helps to preserve their shape; cooking with the pits also increases their flavor.