Bourbon Candied Cherries

By barbie24

Calories: 119; Fat: 0.1g; Protein: 0.6g; Carbs: 25.3g; Fiber: 1.1g; Cholesterol: 0.0mg; Iron: 0.2mg; Sodium: 0.0mg; Calcium: 7mg

* Serving size: about 5 cherries and about 2 tablespoons soaking liquid

* NOTE: Don't toss the soaking liquid - stir it into cocktails, or drizzle over ice cream or pound cake. The cherries taste best after soaking at least three days (even better after six days). They will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks

* SUGGESTION: Serve the cherries as a fun party nibble, or use in cocktails

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh Bing cherries with stems
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
1 cup bourbon or rye whiskey

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the cherries in a medium glass bowl or large jar. Combine sugar, juice, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add 1 cup bourbon; bring just to a boil. Pour the hot bourbon mixture over cherries. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.