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Brandied Dried Cranberries and Cherries

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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

  1. 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.

TagsCompoteCondimentBrandyAlcoholBeveragesCognacDried CherryDried FruitFruitDried CranberrySideNut FreeGluten FreeQuickEasyMake AheadSimmerGourmet
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