Cherry Cordial

Submitted by Molly53

"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."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 2 lbs cherries (Bing preferred but any fresh cherries will do)
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 whole allspice
• 1 cup brandy
• 1 cup rum

directions

1. Combine fruit, sugar and allspice in a bowl.
2. Add brandy and rum; pour into a sterilized glass jar or crock.
3. Allow to stand one or two months in a cool room or in the refrigerator.
4. 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).