Spiced Brandied Cherries

This recipe calls for heating the liqueur to hasten the maceration time, and further impregnate the cherries with booze.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1 quart sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted
• ½ cup Cognac or other aged brandy

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    694 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 145 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 135 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 2 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About 1 quart

Preparation

1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and spices with a cup of water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Turn off heat and add cherries and brandy to pot. Let cool, then store mixture in a jar in refrigerator for at least 2 days before eating, and up to several months. These are great over ice cream.

20 minutes