Citrus Brandied Cocktail Cherries

Name: Citrus Brandied Cocktail Cherries
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 quart, 20 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium orange; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon allspice berry; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated; 3/4 cup brandy; 1 lb cherries, washed, stemmed and pitted

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 1 quart
Serves:: 20

ingredients

1 medium orange
³⁄₄ cup sugar
¹⁄₂ cup water
1 teaspoon allspice berry
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
³⁄₄ cup brandy
1 lb cherries, washed, stemmed and pitted

directions

Using a vegetable peeler, remove orange peel in wide strips, making sure to avoid the white pith.
Place peels, sugar, water, allspice and nutmeg in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temp, about 45 minutes.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a container with a spout and strain the syrup. Reserve the orange peels and discard the remaining solids. Add Brandy to the syrup and stir to combine.
Place cherries in a 1-quart container with a tight fitting lid, threading the orange peels throughout the cherries. Pour the brandy syrup over the cherries, cover and refridgerate for at least 5 days before serving. Store in fridge for up to 3 weeks.