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Homemade Brandied Cherries

brandied cherries

Homemade brandied cherries are a simple and delicious way to dress up your cocktails.

Homemade brandied cherries are a simple and delicious way to dress up your cocktails.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sweet cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brandy
  • Tools:cherry pitter, saucepan, ladle, jars with lids

Preparation

Wash and pit the cherries. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except the cherries and brandy and bring to a rolling boil. When the liquid begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium. Add the cherries and simmer for 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat, add the brandy and let cool. Transfer the cherries into clean jars and refrigerate, uncovered until cherries are cool to touch. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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