I made these cherries to put over vanilla ice cream and for Manhattans or any cocktail that calls for Maraschino cherries. These cherries are so much better. . .and without the red dye. You can use Bing or Black Cherries (AKA Chelan). Half of these cherries came from my very own cherry tree. My husband picked them before the birds did!
½ cup filtered water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cups brandy
1 ½ t vanilla extract
2 lbs fresh cherries, stems removed and pitted
In a small saucepan, add the water and sugar.
Heat over medium heat, while stirring, just until the sugar has dissolved.
Remove from heat, stir and and let cool for 15 minutes.
Pour in the brandy and vanilla.
Fill small mason jars with the pitted cherries, all the way to the top.
Pour the brandy syrup over the cherries until they are covered with the liquid.
Top the jars off with a little more brandy, if the cherries aren't quite covered with liquid.
Cover with lids and store in the refrigerator.
Begin using in one week.
They will keep for 6 to 8 months. . .if they last that long!
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