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Door County Cherry Bounce
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
10
Difficulty
Easy
This Door County Cherry Bounce recipe has been passed down in my family for generations, and it's honestly one of the easiest preserves you can make. All you need are those beautiful tart cherries, a bit of sugar, and vodka, and you've got yourself a delicious cordial that takes just ten minutes to prepare. Tart cherries are packed with antioxidants that support better sleep and reduce inflammation, so you're basically making something good for you that tastes amazing. Whether you're new to preserving or a seasoned cook, this no cook method means you can have a homemade liqueur ready to enjoy without any fussing around.
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Ingredients
- 22 cups pitted tart cherries (such as door county cherries)
- ⅓ cup white sugar, or to taste⅓ cup white sugar, or to taste
- 11 cup vodka, or as needed
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Instructions
- 1
Put cherries in a clean, 1-quart glass jar; add sugar. Fill the rest of the jar with vodka. Place lid on jar and shake.
- 2
Store jar in a cool, dark area for 1 to 4 months, shaking jar occasionally.
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