Boozy Cherries!!

I'm all for it!  it's the season for fresh bing cherries--and Here's a recipe that will be perfect for the rest of the year--

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BOOZY BOURBON CHERRIES

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 1/2 cups bourbon
• 2/3 cup granulated white sugar
• 4 cups fresh sweet cherries, washed, pitted, and stems removed
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• Another recipe from Gimme Some Oven
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• BOURBON-SOAKED CHERRIES

  This Bourbon-Soaked Cherries recipe is quick and easy to make, naturally-sweetened, and a delicious addition to your cocktails.
  
  

  TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS

   
  

  PREP TIME: 15 MINS

  COOK TIME: 15 MINS

  INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound sweet bing cherries, pitted and stems removed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey (or your desired sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, store-bought or homemade
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 strip of orange peel
  • 1 cup bourbon (or any favorite whiskey)

  DIRECTIONS:

  1. Place the cherries in two clean pint-sized mason jars (or one large quart-sized mason jar).  Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the water, honey, vanilla extract and honey until combined.  Gently stir in the cinnamon strip and orange peel.  Continue heating, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a simmer.  Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering for another 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  3. Remove from heat, and strain out the cinnamon stick and orange peel.  Slowly add in the bourbon, and stir to combine.
  4. Pour the bourbon mixture evenly over the cherries, then let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.  Secure the lids on the mason jars, give them a shake, and refrigerate for at least 3 days before using.  The recipe should last for up to 2-3 months.