Cherry Almond Glaze

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.

Ingredients

 * 1 Teaspoon butter
 * ¼ Cup slivered almonds
 * 12 Ounce jar cherry preserves
 * 2 Tablespoons white corn syrup
 * ¼ Cup red wine vinegar
 * ¼ Teaspoon salt
 * ¼ Teaspoon cinnamon
 * ¼ Teaspoon nutmeg
 * ¼ Teaspoon cloves

Directions

 * 1) In a pie plate, place butter and almonds
 * 2) Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until toasted.
 * 3) Set aside.
 * 4) In a 1½ quart casserole, stir together preserves, corn syrup, vinegar, salt,cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
 * 5) Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring well after 4 minutes.
 * 6) Stir in toasted almonds just before glazing.