Chocolate-Covered Bourbon Cherries – a delicious recipe with maraschino cherries, Bourbon, unsalted butter, white corn syrup, salt, sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Pour bourbon over drained cherries. Cover, refrigerate and allow to set for 2 days.
2
Combine butter, corn syrup and salt. Blend until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Knead until smooth and shiny. Chill for 30 minutes wrapped in waxed paper.
3
While chilling, drain cherries well on paper towels. Pat dry. Reserve bourbon marinade for a cake or other dish (will keep if it is covered and refrigerated).
4
Shape a marble-sized piece of fondant around each cherry. Place on waxed paper and chill at least 2 hours until firm.
5
Melt chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Dip cherries in chocolate and set back on waxed papers. Allow trays to cool in refrigerator. Store in airtight containers.
6
Candy will ripen well in about 2 days.
1401
kcal
Calories
61
g
Fat
204
g
Carbs
9
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 dozen maraschino cherries, drained, 3/4 cup Bourbon, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons white corn syrup, and more.
Yes, Chocolate-Covered Bourbon Cherries falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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