Brandied Chocolate Covered Cherries If you desire a non-alcoholic version, do not soak cherries in brandy. Proceed with the recipe, omitting that step. 50 maraschino cherries, well drained3/4 cup brandy3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar1 1/2 pounds dipping chocolate, white or dark Pour brandy over drained cherries; let [...]

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Bittersweet Chocolate Covered Cherries Source: Chocolate Astrology 2 cups red wine 1 cup granulated sugar 2 strips (1 x 2 inches each) lemon zest 2 dozen cherries with stems, pitted 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Combine the wine, sugar and zest in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add the cherries and simmer [...]

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Hot Shot Cherries Pecans and cherries pack a punch! 2 cups pecan halves 1 cup dried tart cherries 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1 to 2 [...]

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The Fort Chocolate Chile Cake with Chocolate Frosting and Port Cherries Source: The Fort, Denver, Colorado Serves 12 Chocolate Chile Cake2 tablespoons New Mexico medium-ground red chile    powder (preferably Dixon) 2 cups water 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour (not self-rising) 2 cups [...]

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Maraschino Cherries 4 1/2 pounds pitted red cherries4 1/2 pounds granulated sugar3 cups waterJuice of 1 lemon1 ounce almond extract1 ounce red food coloring Brine2 quarts water2 tablespoons salt1 teaspoon alum Soak pitted cherries overnight in heated brine. The next morning, drain cherries. Rinse in cold water. Combine cherries, water, sugar, lemon juice, and red [...]

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Brandied Chocolate Covered Cherries If you desire a non-alcoholic version, do not soak cherries in brandy. Proceed with the recipe, omitting that step. 50 maraschino cherries, well drained3/4 cup brandy3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar1 1/2 pounds dipping chocolate, white or dark Pour brandy over drained cherries; let [...]

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Cherries Jubilee Crisp Source: American Dairy Association Filling1 (17 ounce) can pitted Bing cherries, undrained 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch Topping6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into small piecesLightly [...]

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Cherries Jubilee Pie Posted by luvtocook at recipegoldmine.com May 7, 2001 1 (16 1/2 ounce) can dark sweet pitted cherries, undrained1 (3 ounce) package black cherry gelatin1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened1 cup thawed whipped topping1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted1 (9 ounce) Ready Crust2 Extra Servings Graham Cracker Pie CrustAdditional whipped topping and sliced almonds, [...]

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Chocolate Dipped Cherries 1 (16 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or shorteningFresh sweet cherries 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds (optional) Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler over simmering water. Remove from heat. Wash and dry cherries, leaving stems intact. Holding fruit by the stem, dip into chocolate, then [...]

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Cherries Jubilee 1 (16 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries1/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup kirsch or cherry brandyVanilla ice cream Drain cherries. Reserve syrup and add water to make 1 cup liquid. Blend sugar and cornstarch. Add syrup and cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in cherries. [...]

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