Candy Coated Cherries Recipe

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   To make brandied cherries: Several days before candy making, drain juice from cherries.

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   Replace juice with brandy.

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   Cover the jar.

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   Allow cherries to soak at least 24 hrs, or possibly up to a week.

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   Combine candy wafer fondant mix and water in top of double boiler; place over boiling water.

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   Heat to 150 degrees, stir constantly.

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   Remove from heat.

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   Stir in vegetable oil till well blended.

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   Continue to stir till mix thickens slightly.

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    Drain cherries and place on paper towel.

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    Cherries should be dry before dipping in fondant.

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    Dip cherries into fondant mix.

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    If mix becomes too thick, thin with a small amount of water.

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    Set cherries on waxed paper to dry.

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    Dip fondant covered cherries into melted candy.

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    Seal candy to stem; fondant and cherry must be completely covered to prevent cherries from leaking.

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    Chill to set.

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    Cherries may be stored at cold room temperature.

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    yeild: 40-50

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.