Description
A delicious bourbon cherry syrup that enhances any dessert or cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 2-inch piece of orange peel
- 1 2-inch piece of lemon peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2–3 whole cloves
- 1/2 lb (8 ounces) fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 tablespoon tart cherry concentrate
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, orange peel, lemon peel, cinnamon stick and cloves to a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the citrus peels, cinnamon stick and cloves.
- Return to medium-low heat and add the cherries, tart cherry concentrate and lemon juice. Cook for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat. (Don’t go over 5 minutes if using frozen cherries. If using fresh, you can go a bit longer until they start to soften.)
- Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract and bourbon. Cool to room temperature, then transfer the cherries and syrup to a 16 oz jar. Keep stored in the refrigerator for up to a month. For maximum flavor, wait a few days to use them (to give the cherries time to soak up some of the bourbon).
Notes
- For maximum flavor, allow the cherries to soak in the bourbon for a few days before using.
- This syrup pairs well with ice cream, pancakes, or cocktails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg