Drunken Cherries
Capture some of that Summer goodness for the dead of Winter! They only take a few minutes to make but they need time to steep so start months ahead!
Servings: 2 pints
Calories: 51kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh sweet cherries
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 ½ cups Vodka
Instructions
- Rinse cherries well and remove stems. Pit cherries if desired.
- Heat vodka and sugar in microwave one minute at a time. Stir and heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Fill mason jars with cherries ensuring cherries will be covered with the syrup. Leave at least ¼" head space at top of the jar.
- Pour syrup over the cherries and close up jars. Ensure cherries are submerged in the syrup. Store in a cool, dark place (like a fridge or root cellar) for at least 4 months and up to a year if consistently cold.
- Serve over ice cream, as garnish for cakes, crepes or drinks.
Notes
You can substitute Brandy for the Vodka if you like but you will have a very different flavour, not as neutral.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsps | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg