Candied Black Cherries

• 2 lb/1 kg firm black cherries
• 2 lb/1

The cherries should be weighed after stoning. Dissolve the sugar in the water over a low heat without boiling. When the syrup is clear, put in the cherries. Simmer very gently until the cherries are almost transparent. Drain the fruit and put on flat trays. Dry thoroughly in the sun or in a very cool oven with the door slightly open. Dust with icing sugar containing a pinch of bicarbonate of so