Brandied Cherries

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 3 pounds sweet cherries, pitted
• 3 cups Brandy (1 - 750 ml bottle)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 strips of lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan combine Brandy and sugar, turn heat on to medium and cook until sugar is melted. No need to bring to a boil, take off the heat and set aside.

Sterilize two 1 quart Mason jars and fill with pitted cherries. Insert strip of lemon zest in each jar and cover with Brandy mixture. Put lid on tightly and store in a dark place for 6 weeks.