Ingredients for Brandied Cherries
- Sweet Cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon brandy (e.g., cognac or cherry brandy)
- Vanilla Ice Cream
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How to Make Brandied Cherries
- Halve the cherries and remove the pits, collecting the juices in a small bowl.
- In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/4 cup of brandy.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; continue to simmer gently, without stirring, until the syrup reduces to about 1/4 cup (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Add the pitted cherries and their reserved juices to the saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the cherries are heated through and slightly softened (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of brandy. Remove from the heat.
- Let stand for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
- Spoon the warm cherries and their sauce over your favorite ice cream, cake, or dessert.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
140g
Fat
0g
Carbs
12g
