Nightcap Cherries

This syrup is also nice used with plums or crab apples.

Annabel Langbein Media

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Nightcap Cherries
3 cups sugar
3 cups water
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
2 cinnamon quill
1 kg whole cherries (can be pitted if preferred)
½ cup rum

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Prep time:: 10 mins
Cook time:: 15 mins
Makes:: 3 medium jars

3 cups sugar
3 cups water
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
2 cinnamon quill
1 kg whole cherries (can be pitted if preferred)
½ cup rum

Heat sugar, water and spices, stirring until dissolved Add cherries and simmer for 15 minutes. Add rum, stir and bottle into sterilised jars, sealing with screw top seals. These will keep for months, and should be left at least a week before opening to allow flavours to develop. Once opened store in the fridge.