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.
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.
CHERRY CORDIAL SHOT.
Great Holiday after dinner drink
Provided by Valisia Grebe
Categories Other Drinks
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Shake well pour in shot glass, top with whip cream and maraschino cherry
CHERRY CORDIAL
Cherry cordial is perfect for sipping on brisk autumn days. Serve one of the spirited cheries in each tiny cordial glass of liqueur. Choose ripe fruit free of bruises and spoilage. Setting time not included in preparation time. From an old newspaper clipping.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine fruit, sugar and allspice in a bowl.
- Add brandy and rum; pour into a sterilized glass jar or crock.
- Allow to stand one or two months in a cool room or in the refrigerator.
- When the cordial is ready for bottling, strain fruit out and bottle for storage (don't throw the fruit away -- sweeten and thicken it for serving over ice cream or cake for the big kids in the family).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1, Sugar 22.5, Protein 0.5
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