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Easy Brandied Sour Cherries Recipe 3-Ingredient Cocktail Cherry Gold Tutorial

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A simple and quick recipe for brandied sour cherries using just three ingredients—sour cherries, sugar, and brandy. Perfect for cocktails, desserts, or as a flavorful topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300 g) sour cherries, pitted
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) good-quality brandy

Instructions

  1. Wash 2 cups (300 g) of sour cherries thoroughly. Use a cherry pitter to remove pits carefully. If you don’t have one, gently slice around the pit with a paring knife and twist to remove. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Place the pitted cherries in a mixing bowl. Add ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula to coat all cherries evenly. Let them sit for about 5 minutes until cherries release their juices.
  3. Using a clean spoon, transfer the sugared cherries and their juice into a 16 oz (500 ml) sterilized glass jar. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of brandy over the cherries. Seal the jar tightly.
  4. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours before using. For best flavor, wait 3 to 5 days. Shake the jar gently every day or so to redistribute the sugar and brandy mixture.
  5. After soaking, the brandied sour cherries are ready to use. Keep refrigerated once opened and enjoy within a month for peak flavor.

Notes

Use fresh or thawed frozen sour cherries. For a twist, add a vanilla bean pod or cinnamon stick during soaking. Shake the jar gently daily to help infusion. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place; refrigerate after opening and use within 4 weeks. Freezing is possible for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: brandied cherries, cocktail cherries, sour cherries, easy cherry recipe, 3-ingredient cherries, cocktail garnish, cherry preserve

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