CHERRY CORDIALS
This Christmas, skip the boxed chocolate-covered cherries sitting on store shelves. The taste of these homemade confections just can't be beat. Plus, they're a snap to make with only three basic ingredients-you simply soak the cherries in brandy, melt the chocolates and dip!-Dorothy Bayard, Hubertus, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place cherries in a small bowl; add brandy. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours., Place chocolate chips in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat until chips begin to melt. Remove from the heat; stir. Return to the heat; cook just until melted. Immediately remove from the heat; stir until smooth., Pat cherries dry. Holding onto the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
WISNIAK (POLISH CHERRY CORDIAL LIQUEUR) RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place cherries in a 1-quart (1-liter) jar. Pour sugar over cherries (do not stir or shake).
- Slowly pour the spirits or vodka over the cherries until the jar is full (leave a slight gap at the top). Make sure cherries are covered but do not stir or shake.
- Tightly close the jar and place in a pantry or closet for three months at room temperature.
- After three months, strain the nalewka and rebottle. It may be drunk immediately or aged further.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize About 1 quart (21 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHERRY CORDIAL RECIPE
Summery, sweet, and with the faintest touch of spice, this cherry cordial tastes lovely when swirled into sparkling water and served over ice. It's simple to make, and you can leave the pits in the cherries, too. This recipe is developed in partnership with the Northwest Cherry Growers..
Provided by Jenny McGruther
Categories Drink
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Finely grate the lemon peel into a small bowl, avoiding any bitter white pith. Then slice the lemon in half cross-wise, and then squeeze its juice into a separate bowl. Leave both the finely grated lemon peel and the juice on the countertop while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Dump the cherries into a large, heavy pot. Next, scoop lemon zest into the pot over the cherries. Drop in the cardamom pods and ginger. Then, pour in the water.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat, and then immediately turn down the heat to medium-low. Continue simmering the cherries and spices together over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Arrange a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl or wide-mouthed pitcher, and then line it with cheesecloth or butter muslin. Pour the cherries into the lined sieve, allowing the juice flow into the bowl. Press the cherries with a wooden spoon to extract as much juice as you can, and then discard the spent cherries, preserving the juice.
- While the juice is still hot, stir in the sugar until it dissolves completely, and then stir in the lemon juice.
- Pour the finished cordial into a jars or flip-top bottles, and seal them. Let it cool to room temperature, and then transfer it to the fridge where it will keep about 6 weeks. Alternatively, freeze the cordial in glass jars (allowing at least 2 inches of head space) up to 6 months.
- Spoon 2 to 4 tablespoons into a glass, and then fill with sparkling water.
MORELLO (SOUR) CHERRY LIQUEUR
I suppose you could make this with other types of cherries -- but it won't have the same flavour. Morello's are not meant for eating out of hand -- they DO make the most superb liqueur. This is the homemade liqueur you'll find in every Greek family's cupboard. This takes 1 1/2 months to macerate properly.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and remove the stems from the cherries.
- Place a layer of cherries in a 4-quart jar and cover with a ½ inch layer of sugar.
- Continue layering cherries and sugar in this manner, ending with sugar.
- Add the spices and vodka.
- Seal jar.
- Place in a spot that receives the most sunlight during the day.
- Leave to macerate for 4 weeks.
- Add the brandy.
- Seal tightly and let stand another 2 weeks, shaking every so often.
- Strain into another bottle.
- Discard spices.
- Put cherries back in the bottle.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- To serve: Pour into your pretties liqueur glass (the liqueur is ruby-red) and add 1-2 cherries to each glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1887.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 285.3, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 273.2, Protein 3.9
CHERRY CORDIALS
Make and share this Cherry Cordials recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Candy
Time 12m
Yield 80 cherries, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar till soft and fluffy.
- Blend in milk and flavorings.
- Shape mixture into half-inch balls and press a cherry (MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT WET) into center of each ball or mold mixture around each cherry.
- Place on wax paper and refrigerate till ready to dip in chocolate.
- • To Dip: Melt parafin and chocolate chips and dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 18.2, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 21.8, Protein 0.4
SOUR-CHERRY CORDIALS
Fresh sour cherries are available seasonally at farmers' markets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring cherries, sugar, wine, lemon juice, and salt to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook for 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cherries to a bowl. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook until mixture is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Return cherries to syrup. (Cherries in syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.)
- Fill 8 glasses with ice. Pour 2 tablespoons gin and 2 tablespoons syrup into each glass, and add 5 cherries. Divide seltzer among glasses (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons each). Garnish with fresh cherries and lemon zest strips, if desired. Serve immediately.
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