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Cordial of Sweet Cherries

Make Arielle Cordial of Sweet Cherries at home with Firm Ripe Medium Sized Cherries, Sugar Depending On Sweetness Desired, and Good Quality Brandy. Serves 1. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 2 lb
• 2 cup
• 1 qt

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Rinse and drain the cherries and roll them on a towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Remove the stems.

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   Divide the cherries between two sterilized dry quart jars (or use a half gallon glass storage jar with a gasket and a clamped lid, if you prefer).

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   Divide the sugar between the two jars, using 2 cups if you are unsure how sweet you want the cordial to be (more can be added later).

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   Add the brandy, which should cover the cherries and sugar generously.

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   Cover the jars airtight and set them in a cool, preferably dark spot where you will remember to check them regularly.

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   When all the sugar has dissolved, taste the syrup and decide whether you want to add more sugar; if you do, this is the moment.

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   If the sugar is added, continue to shake the jars occasionally until it has all dissolved.

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   Strain the cordial from the cherries and funnel it into clean, dry bottles.

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   If you want to recycle the cherries, add to them half as much sugar and brandy as you used the first time and proceed as before.

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    You may want to leave the cherries in this batch until time to pour the cordial in order to extract all possible flavor.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Fatima; 25 September 2002.

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    Nutr. Assoc.: 0 0 0 0