Quick Brandied Cherries
By Tufgrlz
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup packed, light brown sugar
- 1 3-inch strip lemon zest
- 3 whole cardamom pods
- 4 whole allspice berries
- Pinch of salt
- 1 pound frozen bing cherries
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Preparation
Step 1
In medium saucepan, simmer water, (packed) light brown sugar, lemon zest, cardamom pods, allspice berries and salt over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add cherries, brandy and pure vanilla extract. Let cool, transfer to jar, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days. (Keeps in refrigerator up to 2 months.) Use in cocktails or serve over ice cream.
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