Brandied B C Cherries Recipes

Steps:

• Cut cherries in half and pit them, working over a bowl to catch the juices.
• Set aside.
• In a small heavy saucepan over medium high heat, bring the sugar and 1/4 cup of brandy to boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
• Continue boiling, without stirring, until the liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
• Add the cherries and their juices to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the cherries are just heated through and slightly softened, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of brandy and remove from the heat.
• Set aside for at least 5 minutes to cool slightly and allow the flavors to meld.
• Spoon the warm cherries and sauce over the ice cream.

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water and lemon juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture slightly reduces and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in brandy and pitted cherries.
• Transfer cherries and liquid to jar (liquid should cover cherries completely). Cover with lid; seal tightly. Cool completely, about 3 hours.
• Store in refrigerator 4 to 6 weeks before serving.

Steps:

• Wash & pit cherries.
• Combine sugar, water & lemon juice in a large saucepot.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Add cherries & simmer until hot throughout. Remove from heat; stir in brandy.
• Pack hot cherries into hot jars, leaving 1/2" headspace.
• Ladle hot syrup over cherries, leaving 1/4" headspace.
• Remove air bubbles.
• Adjust two-piece caps.
• Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan simmer all ingredients except brandy, stirring,
• 5 minutes, and remove pan from heat. Stir in brandy and cool. Brandied fruits may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring brandied fruits to room temperature before serving.

Steps:

• Trim the stems of the cherries to within 1" of the fruit. Bring 1 cup sugar and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Blanch the cherries, a cup at a time, for 2 minutes in the simmering syrup. Remove to a platter with a slotted spoon and cool. Add remaining sugar to the syrup and cook until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is at the boiling point. Remove from heat and cool. Spoon the cherries into sterilized preserving jars . Add the brandy to the cooled syrup, pour over the cherries and seal. Keep in a cool dry place for 4 months before using.

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.