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nfotxnI've got a lot (6cups+?) of fresh cherries that are soon (but not yet) to be past the point of being desireable to eat as they are. Anybody got any bright ideas as to what I should do with them? I have an aversion to making preserves as that is a royal pain in the ass. But any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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Date: 2004-07-20 02:55 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-20 03:08 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-20 03:08 pm (UTC)I forget what we used a few years ago, but we soaked them in booze in a huge jar for about 6 months - it might have been gin. They go all bleach-white - it makes a tastey drink, and the cherries themselves are great over ice cream.
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Date: 2004-07-20 03:13 pm (UTC)i <3 u
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Date: 2004-07-20 04:19 pm (UTC)*kiss kiss*
Cherry Flavor?
Date: 2004-07-20 03:13 pm (UTC)I don't get it?
Re: Cherry Flavor?
Date: 2004-07-20 04:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-20 03:26 pm (UTC)halve them, pit them, spread them out on a cookie sheet, and let them "dry" in a slow oven. when they're raisin-like in texture, put them in a plastic bag and in the fridge or freezer. put some in small individual bags. use them in place of raisins in any cooking you might do (cookies, breads, turkey stuffing, salads, etc.). if they've dried out too much, soak them in orange juice before using. if you don't dry them out enough, you run the risk of them getting moldy or fermenting. when you're headed to the movies grab a small bag of 'em for a great (and cheap!) snack.
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Date: 2004-07-20 04:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-20 05:00 pm (UTC)I know. My dirty little secret. It's a residual from liking food so much, and reading shelvesful of cookbooks.
The dried cherries are GREAT, by the way, in chocolate chip cookies.
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Date: 2004-07-20 09:22 pm (UTC)So the cherries can replace the chcolate chips or accompany them?
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Date: 2004-07-21 12:02 pm (UTC)Replace the chocolate? Perish the thought.
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Date: 2004-07-20 04:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-20 05:11 pm (UTC)Here's Emeril's recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_5460,00.html), because he's so cute, not that it's the best recipe. And ignore the advice about pitting--you are a man of the world.
Cherry season is my favorite. If you were close by I'd have you feed them to me.
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Date: 2004-07-20 09:25 pm (UTC)I like this recipe lots though! Definitely something new.
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Date: 2004-07-20 05:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-20 07:54 pm (UTC)I've personally tried the kirsch idea. I soaked them in vodka for a few months, and the result is really really tasty. They're nice in parfaits, especially if you use the flavoured liquor so soak little cubes of pound cake in the parfait layers.. oooh.. I need to get some cherries, too! :) I think the vodka may have been sweetened as well, but I don't remember.
Lets us know what you decide on!
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Date: 2004-07-20 08:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-20 09:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-07-20 09:28 pm (UTC)Or, dip them in a nice chocolate and chill them for later.
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Date: 2004-07-20 10:38 pm (UTC)Let it sit in the back of the fridge for a few months until rediscovered while hunting down the last of the cold chicken some peckish evening.
Then, tentatively spoon out one of these heavenly, syrupy gems, taste, revel, and email me to sing of their praises.
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Date: 2004-07-21 12:41 am (UTC)