Spiced Cherries Preserved In Grappa

1. 1

   Sterilize the jars by boiling them in a large pot for 15 minutes, then thoroughly dry them. You can do so by popping them in an oven preheated to 120 Fu00b0 for 20-25 minutes.

2. 2

   To prepare the syrup, combine the water and sugar in a pot and simmer for a few minutes, until the sugar is well dissolved and the syrup looks transparent and golden. Let cool.

3. 3

   Wash the cherries and dry them thoroughly. Cut the stalk short but leave it attached. Pierce each cherry with a needle, and arrange them in the sterilized jars up to 3/4 of the height.

4. 4

   Combine the alcohol with the cooled syrup, and fill each jar up with the liquid, making sure to cover the cherries completely. You can add a circle of baking paper in each jar to keep the cherries covered, as they will tend to float.

5. 5

   Lastly, add the spices and vanilla to each jar, and close well. Leave to steep for at least 3 months, and up to 6, shaking the jars once or twice a week for the first month.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.