Cherry Bounce

Name: Cherry Bounce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5-1/4 cups
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

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 25 min. + standing

Yield 5-1/4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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

Directions

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

1-1/2 ounces: 160 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

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