CHERRY BOUNCE

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Smooth and with the fragrant flavor of sweet cherries, this homemade cherry bounce makes a wonderful holiday gift. For an additional treat, the drained cherries are delicious over vanilla ice cream. -Matt Warren, Mequon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4-1/2 pounds fresh unpitted sweet cherries
2-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1-1/2 cups spiced rum
1-1/2 cups brandy

Steps:

Place cherries in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until soft. Strain juice through a cheesecloth-lined colander; divide cherries among six 1-pint jars., Return juice to saucepan; add sugar and allspice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Stir in rum and brandy; pour syrup into bottles over cherries. Cover and let stand for at least 1 month, stirring every week. Store in a cool, dry place up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.