Name: Brandied Dried Cranberries and Cherries
Yield: Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup dried cranberries (about 2 1/2 ounces); 1/2 cup dried sour cherries (about 2 1/2 ounces); 2 tablespoons brandy such as Cognac

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. To accompany Ice-Cream Bombes with Brandied Dried Cranberries and Cherries

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup dried cranberries (about 2 1/2 ounces)

1/2 cup dried sour cherries (about 2 1/2 ounces)

2 tablespoons brandy such as Cognac

Preparation

Step 1
In a small saucepan simmer all ingredients except brandy, stirring,
Step 2
5 minutes, and remove pan from heat. Stir in brandy and cool. Brandied fruits may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring brandied fruits to room temperature before serving.

TagsCompote Condiment Brandy Alcohol Beverages Cognac Dried Cherry Dried Fruit Fruit Dried Cranberry Side Nut Free Gluten Free Quick Easy Make Ahead Simmer Gourmet

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