Guest guest Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 > Any good cherries yet? I've seen some good looking Ranier and Bing (or Lambert) cherries, but they were rather expensive (PCC $7.99 for Ranier). Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Yummy send them my way! My kids and I love cherries. Since you have extras, maybe give them out to friends or freeze them. Erika **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch " Cooking with Tyler Florence " on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4 & ?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 We have cherries that stayed on our tree too long. Does anyone have any ideas of what we can do with them? They have a stronger taste than the " fresher " cherries. This is the first year we had any and I hate to waste them. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I wish I were there.......I would eat every single one!! Cherries are a real treat in east Texas and are usually close to $4.50 a pound when you find them at the grocery store. Nancy C. - itshotinjt04 Wednesday, May 21, 2008 1:17 PM cherries We have cherries that stayed on our tree too long. Does anyone have any ideas of what we can do with them? They have a stronger taste than the " fresher " cherries. This is the first year we had any and I hate to waste them. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Lucky you, a cherry tree! What I would do is pit them and freeze them. You can then use them on any recipe that calls for cherries (cherry pie comes to mind). If pressed for time, just freeze, but if you pit them first they are very easy to use upon defrosting. However, it would have to be a very large tree for me to get to the freezing part since I would be eating lots of them. , " itshotinjt04 " <itshotinjt04 wrote: > > We have cherries that stayed on our tree too long. Does anyone have > any ideas of what we can do with them? They have a stronger taste than > the " fresher " cherries. This is the first year we had any and I hate > to waste them. Thanks!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 > We have cherries that stayed on our tree too long. Does anyone have > any ideas of what we can do with them? They have a stronger taste than > the " fresher " cherries. Wash them and put them into bottles with sugar and vodka; let them sit for a few months, then strain, and drink! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Alex......how much sugar and vodka to how many cherries, please? I would love to try this when I can get some fresh cherries. I saw a recipe years ago that sounded somewhat like this....it was called " Cherry Bounce " . Nancy C. > We have cherries that stayed on our tree too long. Does anyone have > any ideas of what we can do with them? They have a stronger taste than > the " fresher " cherries. Wash them and put them into bottles with sugar and vodka; let them sit for a few months, then strain, and drink! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 > Alex......how much sugar and vodka to how many cherries, please? I > would love to try this when I > can get some fresh cherries. I saw a recipe years ago that sounded > somewhat like this....it > was called " Cherry Bounce " . > Nancy C. > > > We have cherries that stayed on our tree too long. Does anyone have > > any ideas of what we can do with them? They have a stronger taste > than > > the " fresher " cherries. > > Wash them and put them into bottles with sugar and vodka; let them sit > for a few months, then strain, and drink! Hi Nancy - I had done this quite a while ago, and my memory is not what it once was, so I looked up fruit vodka, and this is what I found. In this case, the sugar is added after the fruit is removed. General fruit liqueur recipe: 1 lb. (450 g) berries or fruit 3 cups (710 ml) 80-proof vodka (or 1.5 cup pure grain alcohol + 1.5 cup water) ------ 1 1/4 cup (300 ml) granulated sugar Rinse the fruit or berries. Fruit must be cut into small pieces. Place berries or fruit in a container, add vodka. Cap and store in a cool, dark place, stir once a week for 2 - 4 weeks. Strain through metal colander. Transfer the unsweetened liqueur to an ageing container (glass bottle or container with tight cap). To 3 cups (710) ml unsweetened liqueur add 1 1/4 cup (300 ml) granulated sugar. Let age for at least three months. Pour carefully the clear liqueur to a new bottle. Add more sugar if necessary. The fruit used for liqueur making can be used as deserts: mix with sugar and use with ice-cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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