Bourbon Cherries
These are good on top of meat dishes, dessert, and cocktails. Photo by Jaci Goodman
Servings: 1 pint
Ingredients
- 1 cup bourbon
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 3-inch strip lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or amaretto liqueur
- 1 star anise pod
- 1 pint frozen sour or dark sweet cherries
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, syrup, lemon peel, almond extract (or amaretto), and star anise in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, just until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and add cherries. Cool to room temperature, pour into a resealable jar, and refrigerate. Will keep for several weeks.
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