Citrus Brandied Cocktail Cherries

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium orange
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon allspice berry
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 3/4 cup brandy
• 1 lb cherries, washed, stemmed and pitted

Recipe

• 1 using a vegetable peeler, remove orange peel in wide strips, making sure to avoid the pith.
• 2 place peels, sugar, water, allspice and nutmeg in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil. remove from heat and let cool to room temp, about 45 minutes.
• 3 place a fine mesh strainer over a container with a spout and strain the syrup. reserve the orange peels and discard the remaining solids. add brandy to the syrup and stir to combine.
• 4 place cherries in a 1-quart container with a tight fitting lid, threading the orange peels throughout the cherries. pour the brandy syrup over the cherries, cover and refridgerate for at least 5 days before serving. store in fridge for up to 3 weeks.