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Bourbon Cherries Recipe

Created by: Sarah Mock
Drunken Bourbon Cherries Recipe
prep time5 minutes
cook time24 minutes
total time29 minutes
Makes 4 jars

Ingredients

Bourbon Cherries Ingredients:

  • Dried Cherries
  • Bourbon (Jim Beam used in this recipe)
  • Vanilla Simple Syrup

Vanilla Simple Syrup Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups Water
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 1 split vanilla bean

Instructions
 

Vanilla Simple Syrup Recipe:

  • Bring the sugar, water and the split vanilla bean to a boil.
  • Cool.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

How to make bourbon cherries

  • Fill the canning jars ⅔ full with dried cherries.
  • Don't over stuff the jars because the dried cherries will absorb the delicious liquids and expand.
  • Fill the jars ¼ full with the vanilla simple syrup.
  • Top off the jars with bourbon.
  • Add the lid and ring.
  • Allow them to sit over night.
  • The longer they sit the more delicious they become!
  • Print out the free printable, and affix the tag to the top of the jar.
  • Give as a gift.

Notes

Materials: 4 ounce Canning Jars Free Printab

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