61.   Add the sugar, and beat at low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

62.   Add the sugar, pickling spices, vinegar, salt, carrot, celery and onion.

63.   Add caramelized sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture thickens.

64.   Add powdered sugar and melted butter and beat until mixture is smooth.

65.   Add powdered sugar.

66.   Add remaining sugar, and whip another minute.

67.   Add remaining sugar, cherries, butter and food coloring, if using.

68.   Add sugar a small amount at a time.

69.   Add sugar and beat until combined.

70.   Add sugar and beat well until thick and foamy.