Enjoy responsibly! She’s used the technique to preserve raspberries in vodka, which she plans to churn into sorbet, and greengage plums in brandy, to bake into an upside-down gingerbread cake … Christmas is about stories and you just started a new chapter for me. I hope this answers your question. With a nut pick or a sharp needle, prick each cherry in several places. Hi Laila, I just read it once more. Regards, Regards, How To Make The Crunchiest Dill Pickles Ever! Do you think they are OK or should I remove a cheery or two? CB, Thank you I’m making these for me and my friends and family thanx . If the lids are bulging, it sounds like there may be a fermentation occurring. Regards, How in the heck do you wait 4 MONTHS? We pit the cherries, first and then process quarts of them in an extra light sugar syrup. But my cherry haul was so large that I needed to come up with another way of preserving the luscious bounty before me. Strain and reserve vodka. Pour over the vodka, seal the jars and shake well. I can’t explain the alchemy here, but it does work. Whether you plan on preserving brandied cherries for long-term shelf storage through canning or storing them in the fridge, just do it. Yum-O! CB. Store the cherries in a cool dark place for a … CB. This looks lovely. To make these spiced cherries in vodka couldn’t be easier. Believe you me, it will be worth he wait! We always wait until Christmas Eve to  open the first jar from the previous summer and share it amongst the adults at our table. Regards, Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Regards, And they are heavenly. Your email address will not be published. This method is actually just a way to preserve fruit with alcohol. Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the Supper in the Suburbs Privacy Policy. Although this method is not practical for preserving large amounts of fruit, it makes a delicious treat that has many culinary uses or is great on its own. CB, What a pretty color! CB, Hi Cara, Although the methods of preparing the fruits before cooking vary, the method of preserving is the same for each fruit. In the United States, cherry picking season lasts from May until August, but they are at their peak in June. Just make sure the cherries are TOTALLY submerged in the vodka and you’ll be fine. Cheers, Best of success. It is a way of preserving the flavor or essence of the fruit for later use. Cherry Liqueur Recipe (Ciliegia Cello) Combine 2 pounds washed, stemmed, pitted, and crushed cherries with 750 ml vodka in a half-gallon or larger pickling crock or glass jar. Thanks for the idea! City Boy Hens, Crescia – The Easter Bread from Le Marche. Thanks so very much!! I don’t like the texture or the presentation of the cherry if it is pitted. In years past I’ve shared some tips and recipes for cocktail cherries, but glancing at them again, I see they could use some serious updates and new variations. ( Log Out /  Regards, I’m Emma. My friends can’t wait for their Christmas gifts!!!!! Regards, Sterilise your jars by washing them in hot, soapy water before rinsing them thoroughly. The results of my cherry preserving bender are nothing short of lip-smacking. Put half the sugar and all the water specified in the recipe into a wide, shallow saucepan, adding any spices. I am making another batch today because I found some more cherries! Cover and place in a cool location for 4 to 30 days. Love your blog! How To Make A Ventilated Gabled Beehive Roof, How To Make A Screened Bottom Board For Your Beehive, Crescia - The Easter Bread from Le Marche, http://simply-living-simply.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/homesteadershop3.jpg. You don’t even have to take the stems off. We … Just wondering if I could make extra while the cherries are available? CB, Oh my goodness. They are cherries soaked in a rum-heavy sweetened syrup. 3. Best of success, I’d like to know how you make out. It’s also beyond simple to make boozy cherries that you can later eat over ice cream or dip in chocolate. Simple. The cherries will float so you will have to eyeball this, though shaking for 30 seconds usually works well enough. Not a fan of maraschino cherries? Do you want the recipe? Hi Kat, I’ve been making these flavored cherries for a few years and they are always a great companion to dessert on special occasions. I see what my extended family is getting this Christmas! The Chicken Chick You gotta’ wait for the vodka and the sugars in the cherries to blend into a fantastic flavor. They are great to eat fresh and even better to jar for the winter in some vodka. Macerating cherries is a perfect way to preserve this fleeting taste of summer. I used Bing cherries because they are available and really sweet. I’ve used the recipe often, and found that it adapts to many other fruits, such as strawberries, cherries, and surprising, also to rhubarb. Hi Rino, Regards, Wash a few cups' worth and place in a wide-mouth jar. I use these to make Vodkakirshin – chocolate covered vodka soaked cherries. have a question.. just purchased a bag of cherries, its the start of the season so they dont taste that sweet, or really have much of taste at all… does this make a difference since they are going to be infused with vodka?? Want to work with me? Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved, then add the prepared fruit and poach it gently for the times given below. Thanks for the inspiration. You should pack the jar pretty tight with cherries so that they won’t float. I love the crispness of the cherries and the wonderful flavor the vodka takes ons. OK I have now done 20 batches of your wonderful cherries Problem?? Place the jars into your oven for 10 minutes on a low temperature (160C/320F/gas mark 3) or until they are dry. caster sugar, cherries, star anise, vanilla pod, vodka. Thanks, Hi Betty Lou’ Hope this helps, I’m just not a fan of vodka, although I’m sure the cherries make it taste great. 1. According to blogger Lisa of Garlic and Zest, preserving cherries in vodka could take up to six months. Thank you. Regards, I DO leave the pit in the cherry because removing it always bruises the fruit and makes it mushy as it stores. Extra light is 1 1/4 Cups of Sugar to 5 1/2 Cups of Water. Wash and dry the cherries before removing the stems and pips. Bookmarking this now! Thanks for your comments. This year I am in the midst of knitting a blanket and trying out a new sweater pattern and won’t have time to go that route, so this will be a fun change! Use fresh cherries instead, but expect to wait a few months to enjoy them. In doing so, the cherries will remain submersed in the vodka. Preserving Fruit in Alcohol: I have a paranoia around canning.Before you give me flack, I recognize it is a useful thing, and the following is just my opinion.I never thought about it until recently, but botulism is a surefire way to die in any kind of situation where you can'… Regards, I’m not sure because there aren’t all the cherries in the vodka. If you give it a try, please let me know your results. When I found myself with a huge bag of fresh cherries my first instinct was to pickle them. Thanks Mamma G. I want to make many many small jars to give away. Some of the best cherries to make infused vodka with are Rainier, Bing and Royal Ann’s (yellow-red). Yes please! CB. To make limoncello (or any other fruit ‘cello’), first you simply soak the chopped fruit in vodka. Hope this helps. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Hope tasting them wins Thanks for starting a new Christmas Cherry tradition in our home and for friends , Hi Marise, Hi Amanda, Pour maraschino liqueur into the jar (s) to cover the cherries completely and shake well to dissolve the sugar. This is going on my must do list, thank you! All of these delicious fruit liqueurs are easily homemade in the same way as limoncello. Regards, Note: There is no need to sterilize the jar because the vodka will act as a preservative for the fruit. I also never give them to my friends who are in AA. Or should I wait and purchase a different kind of cherry? In a pan heat the water and dissolve the sugar, stirring to prevent scorching. Glad to hear! These boozy cherry bombs are infused with vodka, star anise and vanilla. It was a great learning experience and now that I have spent a year tasting the results, I’m happy to share these 10 terrific ways to preserve cherries… Frozen cherries Cherries freeze really well, and you can use them throughout the year in smoothies, cobblers, and more (my personal favorite is snacking on them straight from the freezer). Let sit for at least 3-4 days. The quantity of sugar that you add is really up to your taste – I find most recipes too sweet so I reduce the amount of sugar but unlike with jams, where the sugar is required as a preservative, the alcohol will do that job instead. I can’t say that has ever happened to me. CB. Oddly, the harsh is transferred to the cherries. I also make my own vanilla extract. Thanks for your question. Hope to see you back. In fact it tastes like  sweet cherry juice with a hint of vodka, minus the harsher alcohol taste of vodka “straight up”. CB. this makes sense. Hi Judith, CB. http://www.herbanmomma.com/2013/08/wildcrafting-wednesday-8-7-13/. Now, put it aside in your cantina or cold cellar and WAIT! 300g caster sugar; 150ml/5fl oz port; 150ml/5fl oz water; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 vanilla pod split lengthways; 1 orange, zest and juice; 350g/12 oz cherries… CB. Regards, If it were me….I’d wait for a local Bing cherry. Shared this on FB as well as my blog on Christmas presents last week. If you’ve been following the blog for some time you will know that I am obsessed with pickled fruits and veggies. There are too many choices! Thanks for answering my question. We always enjoy homemade gifts and I usually knit or crochet something. Be sure to tag me on Instagram so I can see! You are going to be AMAZED at the sweetness in the vodka. I did not add one bit of sugar and still turned out very well. Regards, Why You May Want To Consider Getting Sex-Link Chicks This Spring! See you next Sunday. Are you using expensive vodka or the cheap stuff? Take your pick! Add the whole vanilla pod and then pour over the vodka so all the fruit is completely covered. Cloves, orange peel? ( Log Out /  I filled a jar with those and of course the vodka. 500ml Vodka . anne C. July 24, 2012 I was hoping for both--fruit liquers and alcohol-drenched fruit I could use for desserts. A local tree is dripping with fruit. you can use brandy or bourbon! Thanks for the compliment! I didn’t realize something so lovely was so easily made! Regards, Have you ever added spices? Here’s the problem. Regards, I have been making cherry vodka since the early 80s. Thanks for the “shout out”! These cherries are a sweet treat for adults only! I’ve been making these flavored cherries for a few years and they are always a great companion to dessert on  special occasions. Using a canning funnel (just because it’s easier), drop your cherries into a clean mason jar. Something about doing this though takes that harsh vodka hit away. Kathy Shea Mormino Try canning cherries to keep a stock in your pantry for pies, desserts, or other baking needs. CB. Is it possible that some of your cherries were starting to spoil before you canned them and now they are starting to ferment? Apr 1, 2013 - recipe: sweet cherries, canning cherries, canning, preserving, seasonal recipe, cherries It will be a very Merry Christmas for your family! Fill the jar with vodka, leaving a 1/4″ headspace. This looks like a wonderfully full flavored serving of fruit to ME! Sweet cherries, peaches and apricots can be de-stoned and put in brandy with sugar and left for a couple months. Discard any bruised or blemished fruit. I don’t because the alcohol will prevent spoilage. I’ve never used grapes, but I’m guessing they will end up mushy. First, wash and remove the stems from your cherries. I was actually making cherry brandy and hadn’t thought to simply preserve some cherries. I always raw pack cherries because I find that easier but hot pack is for sure doable, if you're inclined to do … Will keep my eye out for bing cherries ! In the end, you end up with some “drunken fruit” (good as a dessert topping) and a flavorful alcohol that can be used to make dazzling cocktails, punch, deserts or … Hi Kim, Best of success. I’d love to know what you create with your vodka soaked cherries. Make maraschino cherries for a tasty treat or addition to cocktails. I hope you begin the tradition of “drunken cherries” this Christmas. Set the vodka-infused cherries on wax paper and place in the fridge. Hi Momis, I ran out before this year’s cherries came in. CB. I prefer brandy or vodka, and almost any fruit can be used. Learn how your comment data is processed. I never found a recipe. HI Regula, I don’t find that the “harshness” of the vodka is transferred to the cherries. Sorry, I don’t know much about this…. If you can't buy cherries fresh from a local farm, frozen will work just as well. CB. Booze! Here is a two-fer for those of you who have fresh cherries on hand; Rum Soaked Preserved Cherries and Boozy Cherry Molasses. Lizzie, Supper in the Suburbs is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk. Andrea, Hi Andrea, 2. I missed the ” (I’m not used to this mesure), so I have to fill up the jar almost to the brim. Drop dried cherries in a resealable jar and fill with Tito's Handmade Vodka. Getting ready to try this. I think I’ve found my next extract to make! Alcohol to cover (high % - vodka, grappa, rum, triple sec, etc) Optional add-ins: cinnamon stick, vanilla bean or extract, cloves. You gotta preserve those cherries, oh baby! Here I share recipes, reviews and other updates on my life. Place the cherries in two 20-ounce bottles or jars. I have a question. Hi Dawn, I can’t wait to try it with cherries!! Bring to the boil and remove from the heat and allow to cool down slightly. CB. Thank you for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! Firmy pack as many cherries as you can into the jar without smashing up the fruit. Serve alongside chocolate based desserts for a flavour sensation. CB, What a wonderful idea! Your family & friends are going to love them! Hi Joan, It will but the whiskey will dominate the flavor. Seal up the jar. So Happy Ever since I moved to Wisconsin I have heard about these amazing cherries. I shared on Facebook as I know I have followers who will LOVE this recipe. Is it possible that your cherries were starting to spoil before you put them in the jar? Great news! Was going to try banana, but cherry extract goes in lots of things. ChefJune July 23, 2012 I've had really good luck with cherries in brandy. After a week the lids are starting to bulge, is this because of something I have done wrong? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Firmy pack as many cherries as you can into the jar without smashing up the fruit. Then you simply add them to a jar along with the alcohol, sugar and spices. Did you leave the 1/4″ head space? Oh my, the things you can do with fruit and vodka! ( Log Out /  Firmy pack as many cherries as you can into the jar without smashing up the fruit. You can pit them, but you may find that the cherry becomes a bit “mushy” over time. Two of the small jars have leaked over onto the shelf?? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Do I have to turn the jar upside-down from time to time? thanks for helping me keep my expectations realistic. Nice additions. Divide the sugar, vanilla bean, and vodka between the bottles. It’s almost as though you get two delicious things to eat and drink with just this one recipe. HI Farmmom, Pack the cherries into the sterilised jars along with the star anise, vanilla pods and caster sugar. it’s called “Cherry Bounce” in Door County, they use the tart pie cherries. This seems simpler than the limoncello I did a few months ago http://halitrax.com/2013/04/29/la-la-la-limoncello/ Hope I can get some cherries to try it soon! Like you with Vodka, I am not a fan! I don’t refrigerate. Your email will NEVER be shared. Serve 3-4cherries in a liqueur glass with a toothpick. I add a little sugar. Hope you give it a try. Then check out my press page. Stopping by from The Homesteaders Hop, thanks for participating and come again this Sunday! Always look forward to your posts and hope you’ll be back tomorrow: http://wp.me/p2urYY-144, HI Jenny, You will know that the cherries are ready when the vodka turns a deep dark red. Well solutions abound. Makes a delicious plum “wine”. Pack the cherries into the sterilised jars along with the star anise, vanilla pods and caster sugar. CB, Those cherries look amazing. This method consists of steeping fresh or frozen fruit in alcohol for several weeks. I add nothing but Vodka and cherries. Does it make a difference? One way is to add cherries to a jam jar, top with booze (vodka, brandy and whiskey are all fine choices – but a cherry liqueur like Luxardo is another fantastic option) and let it sit for a week or more. Any chance this works with Tequila too? They will still be firm and taste great long after 4 months. That’s when I had a brainwave. We have a lot of cherries this year. But did you know that you can also preserve fruit in alcohol, such as brandy or vodka? Just be carfeull………it may be hard to stop wanting more and NO……This DOESN’T count towards a serving of fruit! I love eating fresh cherries so it will be difficult to spare some … what am I saying? Glad to hear I have helped in a new chapter. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Getting Your Backyard Flock Ready For Winter, http://www.herbanmomma.com/2013/08/wildcrafting-wednesday-8-7-13/, http://halitrax.com/2013/04/29/la-la-la-limoncello/, How To Make A Beehive:Building Honey Bee Boxes. Hi Kathy, Turns out just wonderful. The first, my recipe for brandy soaked cherries. Never tried Tequila. CB, Hi Barbara, OK Just put up 5 small jars of the cherries Wondering about the seal on them?? Does the recipe stay the same?? You got to give those babies at least 4 months to flavor the vodka. A serving of fruit and a serving of happiness. Note:  there is no need to sterilize the jar because the vodka will act as a preservative for the cherries. Something I’ve always wanted to do. Enjoy! I am making these and I am SO counting them as a serving of fruit. I’ll be featuring you this week on the Clever Chicks Blog Hop, so please come grab a featured button (I didn’t see the link-back to the party, but I’m sure it’s here somewhere). I’m putting this activity on my “to do list”. If you want to err on the side of caution, which I tend to do, first soak the fruit in a high-alcohol solution for a few weeks and use a high alcohol-to-fruit ratio. Best of success, Wash and dry the cherries; do not remove the stems. So if you are trying to preserve fruit, putting it in alcohol is not the way to go. thanks a bunch! I enjoy the “zing”. The liquid they’ve been soaking in is both hot due to the high alcohol content but also sweet and spicy. Problem solved. Will this work with whiskey. Both the vodka and gin cherries had a jarring, acrid, alcoholic bite, which failed to mesh with the cherry notes—but at least the cherry notes were there. Add campden tablet if using. In … CB. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I have included both means for preserving this brandied cherry recipe. But it sounds like won't really work. CB. Store the cherries in a cool dark place for a minimum of 4 weeks and for a maximum of 6 months. Visiting from Creative Home Expressions Blog hop. I have only tried cherries and berries personally, but many others use citrus, all stone fruits, cranberries, strawberries and apples. Store in a cool dark place for 6 months before using, shaking the bottles from time to time. Love for you to come by Wildcrafting Wednesday and share this post. Cap the bottles and shake a few times to dissolve the sugar. It seems like you leave the pits in the cherries? Note: there is no need to sterilize the jar because the vodka will act as a preservative for the cherries. By the time they’re ready, the cherries will be utterly soused, about 1/2 of their … I’ve preserved my cherries in vodka but if I’m honest, this recipe would work equally well with rum or even brandy. Thanks for sharing this with us. I shall be adding more fruit as it becomes available, Hi Arty, Regards, Refrigerate for 1 to 2 weeks, gently shaking each jar twice a day. I was just wondering how long after the 4 months they will keep with the cherries maintaining their integrity? It's just convenient for us to pit prior to canning. This sounds wonderful but I can’t get cherries this time of year. Thank you for sharing this at the HomeAcre Hop. Serve when the chocolate has hardened. Best of success. Regards, Thanks for your comments. I think I just found what I’m making my father for Christmas this year! CB. Thanks for sharring my post. Jul 30, 2013 - Ontario Bing cherries are now in at farmer’s markets. CB. CB. Mini Baked Orange and Ginger Cheesecakes (vegan), Naked Christmas Cake with Glazed Nuts and Cherries, Cranberry & Amaretto, a Christmas Cocktail, Cranberry Aperol Spritz, a Christmas Cocktail, Spoon over desserts like vanilla ice cream or dark chocolate brownies, Add to pies or crumbles for a boozy pudding, Serve alongside a cheeseboard or charcuterie platter, Place in the centre of homemade chocolate truffles or simply dip in dark chocolate for an alcoholic treat, Use as a cherry infused spirit for cocktails or to add to a punch, Spoon over sponge cakes or lady fingers in a trifle, Add to jams and jellies to give them a boozy kick. I will have to go back out and pick some more cherries tomorrow as I stoned all the ones that I picked today. I used my leftover cherries to start a Rumtopf. Do they need to be refrigerated? Find out more about me and the blog here. A 20 something foodie that lives and works in London. Now, put it aside in your cantina or cold cellar and WAIT! Hi Sheri, http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com, Hi Kathy, I only make them for Christmas along with rummy raisins and brandy orange peel. CB. Regards, Change ), Enter your email address to follow City Boy Hens and receive notifications of new posts by email. I’m not a fan of vodka either as a rule. Required fields are marked *. great idea for Christmas gift giving and story sharing. You can even easily freeze big batches of cherries to add to smoothies, or to use in recipes later down the road. So are you hot water bathing these to seal? Could I use grapes instead of cherries? Your Manhattans will thank you. I recall some older relatives reminisce about this tradition. CB, Your recipe was a hit. I have a dear friend who is from the UP (Michigan:) The only time I have ever had Drunkin Cherries was at her house on Christmas Eve~ I can’t wait to try this recipe….she is no longer here….but I am going to make these cherries and have them this Christmas Eve~ Thank you Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines, Hi Lynn & thank you for your comments. We like to start with the deep, red Bings that are in season right now. HI Joe, Port-preserved cherries. Thanks for all your help, Marise, Hi Marise, CB. CB. Hi. Leave them in a dark cupboard for up to 6 months, shaking regularly. How to preserve cherries – the easiest way of preserving cherries, either sweet or sour, in a low sugar way: only 1 or 2 tablespoons sugar (to taste) per jar. After 2 days boil the rest of the water up and add the sugar, stirring vigorously until fully dissolved. Regards, Hi Homer, I have not experienced this before. There are many, many old recipes for preserving fruit in alcohol, and relatively few of them suggest canning. I also hope you raise your first glass to your friend! Directions. I push and the lid gives a bit. Loved this when I saw it last year. Of course I will be making some. You can use any cherry that you find to be tasty. But just curious if Tequila works the same. The best cherry-infused vodka is made with real, in-season cherries. Some examples would be: *fresh apricots, halved and covered with vodka *Apricots (halved) and cherries (with tiny bit of stem still on) covered in dark rum with cinnamon stick *raspberries with grappa in a small jar *peaches in light rum and triple sec . What do I love almost as much as pickling? My friends are fans as well. Hey Brooke, -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures. You’ve got me thinking. Should we eat them now OR through them away? Rum Soaked Preserved Cherries are exactly what they sound like. The hardest part is pitting the cherries but only if you want to! Ontario Bing cherries are now in at farmer’s markets. You can still get a nice product with a less expensive vodka……maybe not as smooth. www.thecrepesofwrath.com/2012/08/09/homemade-brandied-cherries Whatever alcohol you choose, you’re left with soft fruits that burst with booze when you bite into them. Your email address will not be published. Ingredients. Seal up the jar. They are great to eat fresh and even better to jar for the winter in some vodka. Thanks! Very excited to try this at Christmas and give as gifts this year! CB. ( Log Out /  When you have a plethora of cherries, there are plenty of ways to preserve them so you can enjoy them for months to come. CB. The sweetness of this cherry will infuse with the vodka and make a sweet syrup to accompany your vodka cherries. She also advised me to rotate the jars every month or so. You got to give those babies at least 4 months to flavor the vodka. Do not miss out on the opportunity to preserve boozy cherries. Pour over the vodka, seal the jars and shake well. Regards, I am still enjoying a jar from last year. We have done this same thing in large jars with our plums. It looks like it will be a very MERRY Christmas for you and yours! Hi Ed, I have just done a very similar thing with brandy. Please pass on your vanilla extract recipe at your convenience. Followed you from the Homestead Barn Hop. As always, Supper in the Suburbs encourages you to drink sensibly! Just remember to remind your guests before they take a bite! Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Regards, Put cherries into fermenting bin or bucket, cover with 3 litres/6 pints hot water and leave for 2 days. Fill the jar with vodka, leaving a 1/4″ headspace. Regards, Your family and friends will appreciate your gifts. You could, of course, use a heavier syrup if you so desire.You also don't have to pit, though the cherries might crack in the canning process. I found some great pomegranates and the market. Fill the jar with vodka, leaving a 1/4″ headspace. 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