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In article <mbhFc.40$P7.22@pd7tw3no>, says...
> Hi Everyone
> I am new here. I just made my first batch of brandied cherries.
> But a problem. I used the recipe from Ball Blue Book.
> But ran out of liquid for the jars way before all the jars were filled.
> Is this normal. What did I do wrong?
> I filled the jars with cherries (pints) and then poured the syrup in. Was
> supposed to get 6 pints but only had enough for 3 pints.
> Please advise, what do you guys do. Brandy is very expensive.
> Thanks in advance.
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You might check over in rec.food.preserving - lots of knowledgeable,
helpful folks over there.
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