Cherry-Shallot Jam Recipe

• 3 cups dried cherries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brandy
• 5 pears - peeled and diced
• 4 shallots - minced
• Cracked pepper and salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar

Preparation

• Sweat shallots and add remaining ingredients. Sweating is the process of simmering over low heat in butter, covered, without browning.
• Cook slowly until a thick, glossy texture is achieved.

This recipe makes approximately one quart.