TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Yield:about 3 cups

Prep:10 min

Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 orange peel strips (3 inches)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup good-quality brandy
  • 1 pound fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted

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Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in brandy. Add cherries; stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes, allowing the cherries to soften slightly without cooking.

  2. 2

    Transfer mixture to resealable container. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for one week before using. Cherries can be made up to 2 months ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

2 cherries: 162 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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