MICHIGAN RED TART CHERRY

Aromatic Basting Sauce for Ham and Roast Pork

• 1 ½ cups Clearbrook Farms Red Tart Cherry Preserves
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• ¼ cup vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.  Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 minutes.  Brush generously over ham or port before and during roasting.  This is also an excellent basting sauce for chicken and turkey.

Makes about 2 cups sauce.