Cherries will last indefinitely. Do not allow metal lids to touch the liquid; plastic is best to use. This recipe is unsuitable to freeze or microwave.
Cherries in brandy
Add some Christmas spirit.
- 5 mins preparation
- Makes 1 Kilogram
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Ingredients
Cherries in brandy
- 1 kilogram cherries, pitted
- 330 gram (1 1/2 cups) sugar
- 750 millilitre brandy, approximately
Method
Cherries in brandy
- 1Combine cherries and sugar in sterilised jars with screw top lids. Pour enough brandy over cherries to completely cover them, replace lids.
- 2Stand in a cool dark place for at least 6 weeks before using. Invert jars occasionally to help dissolve sugar. Serve cherries with cream or ice-cream.
