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Brandied Christmas Cherries

Source of Recipe

Leisure Arts' Quick Gifts of Good Taste


Recipe Introduction

Give this gift with a homemade or bakeshop pound cake.

List of Ingredients

1 pound candied whole green and red cherries
1/4 cup diced crystallized ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
3/4 cup cherry brandy
3/4 cup light corn syrup


Recipe

Combine cherries and ginger in a 1-quart jar with lid. Place cinnamon stick in cherry mixture. Place cloves and allspice in a small piece of cheesecloth or coffee filter; tie with a strong. Place in jar. In a small bowl, combine brandy and corn syrup; pour over cherry mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature for 3 weeks; discard spices. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Serve with cake, ice cream or meat dishes.