Cordial Cherries Recipes

Steps:

• Place cherries in a small bowl; add brandy. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours., Place chocolate chips in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat until chips begin to melt. Remove from the heat; stir. Return to the heat; cook just until melted. Immediately remove from the heat; stir until smooth., Pat cherries dry. Holding onto the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• COMBINE all ingredients in ice cream freezer container; mix well. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER METHOD: OMIT half-and-half. Whip heavy cream. In large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or other 2 quart container. Cover. Freeze 6 hours or until firm.
• Calories 432,Total Fat Grams26.6,Calories From Fat 240,Saturated Fat Grams 16.6,Saturated Fat Grams Pct DailyValue 83,CholesterolMilligrams 81,SodiumMilligrams 80,Sodium Milligrams Pct Daily Value 3,Potassium Milligrams 159,Potassium Milligrams Pct Daily Value 4,Total Carbohydrates Grams 28.2,Total Carbohydrates Grams Pct Daily Value 9,Dietary Fiber Grams 0.9,Dietary Fiber Grams Pct Daily Value 4,Sugars Grams 18.7,Vitamin A Pct Daily Value 15,Calcium Pct Daily Value 9,Thiamin Pct Daily Value 2,Niacin Pct Daily Value 4,Vitamin C Pct Daily Value 1,Magnesium Pct Daily Value 8,
• **Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data."

Steps:

• Combine fruit, sugar and allspice in a bowl.
• Add brandy and rum; pour into a sterilized glass jar or crock.
• Allow to stand one or two months in a cool room or in the refrigerator.
• When the cordial is ready for bottling, strain fruit out and bottle for storage (don't throw the fruit away -- sweeten and thicken it for serving over ice cream or cake for the big kids in the family).

Steps:

• Place the cherries in a 1 quart glass container, being careful not to crush the fruit.
• Add the sugar and the lemon peel.
• Fill the container with the bourbon.
• Seal the lid and gently shake the jar, or move it around the counter to distribute the alcohol and sugar evenly.
• The sugar will continue to dissolve over time.
• Place the cordial in a cool, dark place for 2 months to allow the liquor to be infused with the flavor.
• Jump start the process by placing the container on a sunny windowsill for the 1st two weeks.
• The fluctuating temperatures of the daytime sun and the cool evenings will speed the flavor infusion.