Cherries

Cherries are best eaten raw.

CHERRY ALMOND GLAZE

• 1 tsp. butter
• 1/4 c. slivered almonds
• 1 (12 oz.) jar cherry preserves
• 2 tbsp. white corn syrup
• 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. cloves

In pie plate, place butter and almonds in microwave and toast. Use 1 1/2 quart casserole and stir together all other ingredients, cover and microwave on high 5 to 7 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Stir in toasted almonds just before glazing a ham or pork roast.