Brandied Cherries
By
Paula Jones
Updated Nov 10, 2011
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 4 hr 0 min
- Servings 1
- Ingredients 6
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
Instructions
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Step1In 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.
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Step2Transfer cherries and liquid to jar (liquid should cover cherries completely). Cover with lid; seal tightly. Cool completely, about 3 hours.
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Step3Store in refrigerator 4 to 6 weeks before serving.
Nutrition
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