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This week we are doing DIY Handmade Gifts!
Drunken Cherries
I was totally sold when I saw a few months ago a recipe for Vodka Cherries. Cherries just happened to be in full blown season in my area so I decided this was a must do DIY for me. Your suppose to let these little beauties bob and soak away in the Vodka for a few months before using so…what a perfect Christmas gift these are! Add a recipe or two and your done!
Fresh in-season Cherries
- Cherries
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 split Vanilla Bean OR Homemade Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Cup Vodka (or as much as needed to cover cherries)
The essentials, Cherries, Jars and Vodka
- Wash and dry cherries, remove the stems, I do not remove the pits. Wash your jars and their lids. Place into a just-warm oven to dry and sterilize.
- Combine 1 Cup sugar and 1 Cup water in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar has dissolved, then bring to the boil. Add cherries, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick and return to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
Cherries ready to be processed.
3. Spoon cherries into jars, and cover with liquid And Vodka. Seal tightly with a lid. Allow to sit in a dark area for as long as you can resist. The longer, the stronger.
Cherries being packed in the liquid.
Tips for Use: These cherries are delicious served with ice-cream, and a little of the syrup can be added to champagne for a cocktail, use to garnish drinks, use the cherries in muffins or baked goods, eat one by one…be careful, these little beauties pack a serious punch!
Have yourself a Merry little Cherry Bomb!
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These sound delicious and very simple to make. I will definitely be making these very soon.
Thanks Kat, have a lovely rest of the week.
What size canning jars do you use? Is it 1 cup of vodka in each jar plus the syrup? Thanks – they look delish!
Hi Sue,
Thank you for the comment. I must have missed indicating the size of jar I used. I used a quart jar. Filled the jar with cherries 3/4 full and then topped with Vodka. And they are delish!! Months later, popped a few of those gems out and …wowzers!!