Maraschino Cherries

Directions

1. 1
   Soak cherries overnight in brine of 2 quarts water, salt and alum (best for 24 hours).
2. 2
   Next morning, drain cherries and rinse in cold water.
3. 3
   Combine cherries with 3 cups water, sugar, food coloring and lemon juice.
4. 4
   Heat to boiling, then let set 24 hours. Again bring to boil; let set 24 hours.
5. 5
   Bring to boil again.
6. 6
   On the third day after letting set 24 hours, add 1 ounce of almond extract.
7. 7
   Seal while hot.