Brandied Cherries

Name: Brandied Cherries
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup brandy; 1 lb fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted; 1 (1-quart) heatproof jar with tight-fitting lid

Ingredients:6
Servings:1

By Paula JonesUpdated 11/10/2011

Brandied Cherries

Ingredients:6
Servings:1

This rich and fruity sauce is a perfect holiday gift idea, and goes well served over ice cream or used in cocktails.

Brandied Cherries

Prep time:60 min
Total time:4 hr 0 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:1

Ingredient

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup brandy
1 lb fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted
1 (1-quart) heatproof jar with tight-fitting lid

Instructions

Step 1
In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water and lemon juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture slightly reduces and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in brandy and pitted cherries.

Step 2
Transfer cherries and liquid to jar (liquid should cover cherries completely). Cover with lid; seal tightly. Cool completely, about 3 hours.

Step 3
Store in refrigerator 4 to 6 weeks before serving.

Recipe Tips

If you cannot find fresh cherries, you can substitute frozen. Be sure they are thawed completely and drained of excess liquid before using.
Cognac can be substituted for the brandy.
When the cherries have been eaten, use the remaining brandy-flavored liquid in cocktails.
Process sealed jar in boiling water for 10 minutes. Let jar cool completely prior to storing in a cool, dark place for at least 4 to 6 weeks before serving. Once opened, keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

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