Post #782126 by MadDogMike on Thu, Dec 7, 2017 7:13 PM

I guess this is as good a place as any to post this, made some Spiced Kraken Cherries tonight
1 cup Kraken
2/3 cup demarera sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 1-inch strip orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 pound cherries, pitted
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
DIRECTIONS
Combine the rum, sugar, orange juice, orange peel, and spices in a small saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Combine the rum mixture and the cherries in a 15-ounce sterilized container and seal. Allow the contents to cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill for at least three days before using. The cherries will keep for up to 1 month. I left the orange peel and the spices in the jar for extra flavor

The syrup tastes really good, I'll check the cherries in a few days