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Bourbon Cherries

:  May/June 2010

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A boozy fire emanates from these drunken cherries that get better with age. Serve them with cheese or combine the cherry-infused bourbon with seltzer or other soda to make a special cocktail. Fill a 12-ounce rocks glass with ice, add 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) of the cherry-infused bourbon (or rum), top with seltzer and garnish with the bourbon cherries.


READER'S COMMENT:
"I made this recipe and while the cherries were in the refrigerator for one week, they rotted. Cherries are expensive and so is bourbon, so I would not recommend this recipe. "
Bourbon Cherries Recipe

Makes: Makes 2 cups, about 40 cherries

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark, or dark rum
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 cups whole fresh cherries, stems left on

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Preparation

  1. Microwave bourbon (or rum) and brown sugar in a microwave-safe dish until hot, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.) Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pack cherries into a small jar and pour the hot liquid over them; gently press on the cherries to make sure they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 week or up to 1 month.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Per cherry: 33 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 23 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 0

Exchanges: free food


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