Brandied Cherries
Serving Size : 16
Preparation Time : 30 minutes
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient |
| 3 | pounds | cherries,frozen or fresh |
| 1 | cup | granulated sugar |
| 1/4 | cup | water |
| 4 | cups | brandy |
1) Place cherries in medium saucepan. Add the sugar and water and bring to a
boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until a syrup forms, about 15-20 minutes.
Simmer longer for a thicker syrup, although be conscious that as the mixture cools, it
will continue to thicken.
2) Remove from heat. Let cool at least 30 minutes.
3) Add brandy, stir thoroughly. Pour cherries and liquid into large container. Store in a cool dark place for 1 month before using cherries.
4) When ready, ladle cherries, with an
appropriate amount of brandy, into smaller jars for giving.
5) The cherries will keep up to a year.
Serving Ideas : Serve over vanilla ice cream.
This is a perfect gift for a neighbor or friend for Christmas.
