Description
Learn how to make delicious brandied cherries at home with this easy recipe. These boozy cherries are perfect for cocktails, desserts, or as a gourmet topping!
Ingredients
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For the Brandied Cherries:
- 1 pound fresh sweet cherries, pitted
- 1 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Liquid Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and cinnamon. Simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add Flavorings: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, vanilla, and brandy.
- Combine with Cherries: Place pitted cherries in a jar, pour the liquid over them.
- Chill: Let cool, then refrigerate. Allow to soak for at least 24 hours.
Notes
- Perfect for cocktails, desserts, or as a gourmet topping
- Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 1 month
- For longer storage, sterilize jars and process in a water bath
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
