Best How To Make Easy Flavorful Candied Cherries Recipes
HOW TO MAKE EASY, FLAVORFUL CANDIED CHERRIES
Candied cherries have real flavor when made by this easy method.
Provided by Renee Pottle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine 1½ cups of sugar and the 1 cup of water in the saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, or until it reaches the soft thread stage (232 degrees).
- Add the cherries and continue simmering gently, stirring just enough to cover the pieces with syrup.
- Cook for 50 - 60 minutes. Don't stir while cooking.
- Drain and cool slightly. Roll cherries in additional sugar.
- Let dry overnight. Store in an airtight container.
- Note: Save leftover syrup for another batch of cherries or add to iced tea or sparkling water.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE
This chocolate cherry fudge is unique from others, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made it for our Homemaker group's Christmas party. -June Lindquist, Hammond, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4-5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwavable bowl, combine milk and chocolate chips. Microwave on high until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred, about 1 minute. Stir in almonds, cherries and extract. Spread evenly in a greased 8-in. square pan. Cover and chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CANDIED CHERRIES
Needing candied cherries for another recipe, I found this one on the internet at whatscookingamerica.net! Preparation time does not include the 3 hours of standing after the first 20 minutes of cooking.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Cherries
Time 1h
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring sugar & water to boil, then add cherries & lemon half.
- Reduce heat to low & let simmer about 20 minutes, or until syrup is red & slightly thick.
- Remove from heat & let stand 2-3 hours or overnight.
- Strain the cherries, reserving the syrup, & set the cherries aside.
- Discard lemon half & add apple juice to the syrup.
- Over medium-high heat, bring syrup to boil & cook 5 minutes.
- Return cherries to syrup, reduce heat to low & cook slowly until thick & a candy thermometer reads 220 degrees F (or 105 degrees C).
- Cherries can be stored at least 6 months in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 126.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 121.2, Protein 1.4
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