Christmas Preserved cherries in spiced port

Christmas Preserved cherries in spiced port

Christmas Preserved cherries in spiced port
Absolutely delicious.

Ingredients of Christmas Preserved cherries in spiced port
250ml (1 cup) water
155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar
1 star anise
1 vanilla bean, split lengthways
1 x 8cm-strip orange rind
700g fresh cherries, pitted
250ml (1 cup) port

Description of Christmas Preserved cherries in spiced port
Wash a 1L (4-cup) capacity glass preserving jar with plastic lid in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Drain on a rack.

Place the water, sugar, star anise, vanilla bean and orange rind in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and bring to the boil. Add the cherries. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until cherries soften slightly.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cherries, star anise, vanilla bean and orange rind to the glass preserving jar.

Bring syrup to the boil over high heat. Boil for 5 minutes or until syrup thickens. Add port and bring to the boil. Use a candy thermometer to ensure syrup reaches 85°C. Pour syrup over the cherries in the preserving jar and seal immediately. Turn upside down for 2 minutes. Turn upright and set aside until cool. Label, date and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes & tips for Christmas Preserved cherries in spiced port
Serve these preserved cherries in port as an accompaniment to ice-cream or on toasted brioche or waffles.

Christmas Preserved cherries in spiced port
Preparation Time 10 minutes/Cooking Time 15 minutes
Makes 1L (4 cups)

Source - taste.com.au