Cherry Brandy
"Posted in reply to a message board request for "Fruit Liqueur/Brandy." Note:Use only fully ripened, unblemished fruit. Cooking time = fermenting time"
- Ready In:
- 3600hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Yields:
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1 Quart
ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cherries, stems removed,washed and pitted
- 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (750 ml) bottle vodka or (750 ml) bottle brandy
directions
- Use only fully ripened, unblemished fruit.
- Wash and remove stems and pits.
- Chop and mash fruit.
- Place in a plastic container or large glass bottle.
- Dissolve sugar in the vodka or brandy.
- Pour over the fruit.
- Cover and let sit in a cool dark place for 4 to 6 months.
- Strain out the fruit and bottle.
- Your cherry brandy is ready to drink!
Questions & Replies
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Do you use red tart cherry or Bing cherry -
Which type of cherry do you use? Sweet or sour?
Reviews
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Used frozen cherries and allowed the blend to sit untouched for four months before straining. Fantastic.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Dee514
United States
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