Air-cool jars 12 to 24 hours. Remove screw bands and check lid seals. If the center of the lid is indented, wash, dry, label, and store jar in a clean, cool, dark place. If lid is unsealed, examine and replace jar if defective, use new lid, and reprocess as before. Wash bands and store separately.
Cherries are best if consumed within one year and are safe as long as lids remain vacuum sealed.
Cherries are an insignificant source of other vitamins. Developed by Penn State Cooperative Extension with special project funds from Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Adapted for use in Indiana by April Mason and William D. Evers, Extension Specialists, Foods and Nutrition. Issued in furtherance of the Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914. It is the policy of the Cooperative Extension Service of Purdue University that all persons shall have equal opportunity and access to our programs and facilities.