Cocktail Cherries

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pit all the cherries and set them aside, reserving the cherry pits.
  2. 2Pit all the cherries and set them aside, reserving the cherry pits.
  3. 3Pit all the cherries and set them aside, reserving the cherry pits.
  4. 4Toast the cherry pits fully.
  5. 5Toast the cherry pits fully.
  6. 6Toast the cherry pits fully.
  7. 7Add water to the toasted cherry pits and bring to a simmer.
  8. 8Add water to the toasted cherry pits and bring to a simmer.
  9. 9Add water to the toasted cherry pits and bring to a simmer.
  10. 10Add hibiscus to the simmering mixture for a floral note.
  11. 11Add hibiscus to the simmering mixture for a floral note.
  12. 12Add hibiscus to the simmering mixture for a floral note.
  13. 13Add star anise to the mixture and bring it all to a simmer.
  14. 14Add star anise to the mixture and bring it all to a simmer.
  15. 15Add star anise to the mixture and bring it all to a simmer.
  16. 16Add brown sugar to the simmering mixture.
  17. 17Add brown sugar to the simmering mixture.
  18. 18Add brown sugar to the simmering mixture.
  19. 19Forcefully bring the mixture to a simmer and taste to ensure it's well incorporated and thick enough to cover the cherries.
  20. 20Forcefully bring the mixture to a simmer and taste to ensure it's well incorporated and thick enough to cover the cherries.
  21. 21Forcefully bring the mixture to a simmer and taste to ensure it's well incorporated and thick enough to cover the cherries.
  22. 22Strain the hot liquid.
  23. 23Strain the hot liquid.
  24. 24Strain the hot liquid.
  25. 25Place the pitted cherries into clean jars that have been sterilized and kept warm from the oven at 350°F.
  26. 26Place the pitted cherries into clean jars that have been sterilized and kept warm from the oven at 350°F.
  27. 27Place the pitted cherries into clean jars that have been sterilized and kept warm from the oven at 350°F.
  28. 28Pour the hot liquid all the way to the top of the jars, making sure the cherries are submerged.
  29. 29Pour the hot liquid all the way to the top of the jars, making sure the cherries are submerged.
  30. 30Pour the hot liquid all the way to the top of the jars, making sure the cherries are submerged.
  31. 31Seal the jars very tightly.
  32. 32Seal the jars very tightly.
  33. 33Seal the jars very tightly.
  34. 34Flip the sealed jars upside down and place them in the fridge overnight to seal.
  35. 35Flip the sealed jars upside down and place them in the fridge overnight to seal.
  36. 36Flip the sealed jars upside down and place them in the fridge overnight to seal.
  37. 37Label the jars for future reference.
  38. 38Label the jars for future reference.
  39. 39Label the jars for future reference.

Ingredients

  • 1 quart cherries
  • 1 quart cherries
  • 1 quart cherries
  • 1 cup cherry pits
  • 1 cup cherry pits
  • 1 cup cherry pits
  • 3 cups H2O
  • 3 cups H2O
  • 3 cups H2O
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup jamaica "Hibiscus"
  • 1 cup jamaica "Hibiscus"
  • 1 cup jamaica "Hibiscus"
  • 3 star anise
  • 3 star anise
  • 3 star anise

Equipment

jarsoven

Tips

  • The cherry pits give off an amaretto-like flavor to the liquid.
  • The longer the cherries sit in the liquid, the better they get.
  • The jars should be sterilized in an oven at 350°F and kept warm when pouring the hot liquid.
  • Flip the sealed jars upside down in the fridge overnight to ensure a good seal.