Griottine cherries

Recipe created by SheKnows on Apr 14, 2011
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Prep: 5 min
Cook Time: –
Total: 5 min
Serving: 1 Serving

Griottine cherries are liquor-soaked cherries that are wonderful used to top desserts or to garnish cocktails. Make this homemade version with Morello, Marashino or Bing cherries.

Ingredients

5 pounds pitted cherries
5 pounds sugar
Zest of 1 orange
Zest of 1 grapefruit
Zest of 1 lemon
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
brandy

Directions

Place the cherries, the sugar, the fruit zests, cinnamon, cloves and the allspice into a container and toss well to combine.
Add enough brandy to cover the cherries and then tightly cap the container. Place in a cool dry area for 3 months.