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Cherries Eau-de-Vie

Source of Recipe


From "The Cook and the Gardener"






List of Ingredients



• Enough cherries to fill the jar (3 to 4 cups), washed, dried, and stems removed
  
• Eau-de-vie, vodka or brandy (80 proof) to cover (3 to 3-1/2 cups)
  






Instructions



1. Sterilize a 1-quart Mason jar with boiling water and dry with a clean towel. Loosely pack the cherries in the jar, leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top. Cover with eau-de-vie and seal. Store in a cool, dark place. Let macerate for at least 2 months before using.
   
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   CHERRIES EAU-DE-VIE WITH LEMON PEEL:
   
   You'll need 1/4 cup sugar and 3 wide strips of lemon peel. Sterilize the jar with boiling water and dry with a clean towel. In a small pan, bring 1/4 cup of the eau-de-vie and the sugar to a boil, to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
   
   Loosely pack the cherries and the lemon peel in the jar, leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top. Pour the cooled sugar syrup over the cherries, then cover with the remaining eau-de-vie. Seal the jar. Store in a cool, dark place. Let macerate for at least 2 months before using.