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Sangria by the Pros
Drink European

Sangria by the Pros

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice orange, lemon, and lime into thin rounds. Place the sliced citrus in a pitcher with apples, cherries, and pineapple.
  2. 2 Pour in brandy and refrigerate for 2 hours or more. Chill the bottle of red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice at the same time.
  3. 3 Gently crush the fruits with a spoon, then stir in red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice. Add additional brandy or orange juice to taste.

By PAULHAYWARD

Cherry and Raisin Loaf
Breakfast European

Cherry and Raisin Loaf

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the milk, butter, brown sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, yeast and bread flour into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the white bread cycle. About 5 minutes before the end of the mixing process, add the raisins and cherries. If your bread machine has a fruit setting, use that.

By Christine

Best Christmas Fruitcake
Dessert European

Best Christmas Fruitcake

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
40 min
Total
1525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Soak the fruit: Place cranberries, currants, cherries, mango, and citron into a medium bowl and stir to combine. Pour in rum and mix again. Cover tightly, and store at room temperature for at least 24 hours.
  3. 3 When ready to make the fruitcake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cut a 6-inch circle of parchment paper. Spray a 6x3-inch round pan with cooking spray. Place the parchment circle in the bottom of the pan, and spray it with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg until incorporated.
  5. 5 Whisk flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda together in a large bowl; set aside. Stir molasses and milk together in a separate bowl until well combined. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with molasses and milk mixture, beating batter briefly after each addition.
  6. 6 Stir in soaked fruit and pecans. Scrape batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  8. 8 While the fruitcake is baking, cut one piece parchment paper and one piece cheesecloth, each large enough to wrap around the cake.
  9. 9 Remove fruitcake from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then drizzle 2 tablespoons rum over top.
  10. 10 Moisten the cheesecloth with 1 tablespoon rum. Place it on top of the parchment paper, and unmold fruitcake onto it. Brush the top and sides of fruitcake with remaining 3 tablespoons rum.
  11. 11 Wrap the cheesecloth closely to the surface of the cake, then wrap with the parchment paper.
  12. 12 Transfer the wrapped fruitcake to airtight container or tin. Seal the container and let age at room temperature for at least 10 weeks (if possible) before serving.
  13. 13 Enjoy!

By Karen Uffelman

Black Forest Layer Cake
Drink European

Black Forest Layer Cake

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottoms of two 8-inch round pans with parchment paper circles. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. 2 Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. Pour into prepared pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Remove paper from the cakes. Cut each layer in half, horizontally, making 4 layers total. Sprinkle layers with the 1/2 cup kirshwasser.
  4. 4 Cream butter in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, and coffee; beat until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a couple teaspoons of cherry juice or milk. Spread first layer of cake with 1/3 of the filling. Top with 1/3 of the cherries. Repeat with the remaining layers.
  5. 5 Whip cream in a separate clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon kirshwasser. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with chocolate curls made by using a potato peeler on semisweet baking chocolate.

By Valinda

Preserved Cherries

Preserved Cherries

5.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for 10 minutes to sterilize. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Fill sterilized jars with cherries up to the "neck" of the jar.
  3. 3 Pour water into a large pan and bring to a boil. Add sugar and keep boiling until sugar dissolves. Pour hot simple syrup over cherries into the jars up to 1/8-inch from the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Lenam

Chocolate Covered Cherries III
Dessert

Chocolate Covered Cherries III

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a double boiler, heat the chocolate until melted. Stir in milk, using enough to make the chocolate smooth.
  2. 2 Holding the cherries by their stems, dip them one by one into the chocolate mixture.
  3. 3 Place the coated cherries on wax paper until the chocolate has dried.

By Ashlee Young

Cherry, Coconut, and Pistachio Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Dessert

Cherry, Coconut, and Pistachio Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Drain cherries and reserve juice for another use. Finely chop cherries and place in a bowl with coconut; mix well. Let sit until coconut absorbs excess liquid from the cherries, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place 1 puff pastry sheet on a clean counter and lightly score a large triangle shape into it, like a Christmas tree; don't cut all the way through. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet.
  4. 4 Set aside 2 tablespoons of the coconut-cherry mixture. Spread the rest inside the scored triangle on the first sheet of pastry. Sprinkle with ground pistachios and place the second pastry sheet on top, lining up the triangles. Transfer to one of the prepared baking sheets.
  5. 5 Cut out the shape of the tree along the triangular score line, and remove the outer pastry scraps. Make horizontal cuts on the tree from the outer edges in toward the middle, leaving about 1 inch intact in the center to resemble a trunk. Gently lift each horizontal strip, making sure to lift both sheets of pastry, and twist it a couple of times to expose the filling.
  6. 6 Use the puff pastry scraps to cut out a star shape for the top of the tree and a tree trunk for the bottom. Make sure to use both layers of pastry. Fill the trunk and star with the reserved cherry mix.
  7. 7 Place the star, trunk, and any extra pastry scraps onto the remaining baking sheet. Brush all pastry pieces with beaten egg.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned all over, 25 to 30 minutes. Gently lift parchment paper onto wire racks and allow to cool completely before serving, about 20 minutes.

By Aroma and Essence

Flathead Cherry Compote

Flathead Cherry Compote

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the cherries, sugar, rosemary, and water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold.

By DarlisJ

Cherry Ginger Infused Tea
Drink

Cherry Ginger Infused Tea

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cherries and ginger slices in a glass bowl. Sprinkle sugar over the cherries mixture and cover with 2 cups filtered water.
  2. 2 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Bring 2 cups filtered water nearly to a boil; pour over tea bags in a pitcher. Steep tea for 90 seconds. Squeeze tea bags into pitcher and discard bags.
  4. 4 Strain cherry-ginger water into pitcher with green tea, squeezing out excess liquid. Serve with lemon slices and lemon juice.

By Kerri West

Holiday Goat Cheese Log
Appetizer

Holiday Goat Cheese Log

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse almonds in the bowl of a food processor until chopped. Add parsley and chives; continue to pulse until incorporated. Add cherries and process until everything is finely chopped and you have a nice mixture of red and green.
  2. 2 Pour nut mixture onto a flat work surface and spread into a thin layer.
  3. 3 Roll goat cheese log in the nut mixture until fully covered. Carefully pick it up and tap the ends of the log into the nut mixture to cover. Place on a serving dish.

By Ann

Instant Pot Cherry-Orange Cranberry Sauce
Dinner

Instant Pot Cherry-Orange Cranberry Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, cherries, water, cinnamon, and salt in the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Switch to the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  3. 3 Select Saute function and low heat. Add orange marmalade and brown sugar to the cranberry mixture. Cook and stir to combine, breaking up cranberries, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off Instant Pot and let cranberry sauce cool. Sauce will thicken upon cooling. Store in the refrigerator. For best flavor, bring to room temperature before serving.

By France Cevallos

Limeabalemon Glaciate
Dessert

Limeabalemon Glaciate

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend the ice and banana together in a blender set to Low until mixed, adding the lime juice and lemon juice as it blends to keep the ice from freezing to the side of the blender. Serve in a tall glass and garnish with coconut or a cherry.

By SouthernSon

Hot Fruit Compote
Dessert

Hot Fruit Compote

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Pour pears, peaches, and cherries with their liquids into the prepared baking dish; stir. Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over the fruit mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the top.
  3. 3 Bake until hot, bubbly, and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes.

By METG

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Dessert

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Bread Pudding

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Look over the cherries to make sure all the pits were removed. Combine cherries and brandy in a small bowl. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Let stand until cool, about 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Grease a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with butter. Cover the bottom with 1/2 of the bread cubes. Scatter 1/2 of the cherries and white chocolate chips on top. Layer remaining bread cubes, cherries, and chocolate on top.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in half-and-half and vanilla until blended. Carefully pour over the bread mixture, gently pressing down on the bread to immerse in liquid.
  4. 4 Cook on High, without lifting the lid, until set and puffed, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

By JenM08

Pear Conserve with Cherries and Hazelnuts

Pear Conserve with Cherries and Hazelnuts

3.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel, core, and cut pears into 1/2 inch cubes. There should be about 4 cups of fruit.
  2. 2 Combine pears, dried cherries, vinegar, sugar, ginger, pepper, and salt in a heavy large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Can be prepared 4 days ahead.
  3. 3 Toast hazelnuts at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) on an ungreased baking sheet for 5 to 8 minutes. Husk the nuts, and chop coarsely. Stir into pear conserve. Serve at room temperature.

By Christine L

Cherry-Berry Coulis
Dessert American

Cherry-Berry Coulis

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine fruit, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until fruit is thawed and just warmed through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
  2. 2 Transfer fruit mixture to the bowl of a small food processor; pulse until smooth, 15 to 20 seconds.
  3. 3 Strain puréed mixture using a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing solids with the back of a spoon. Stir lemon juice into coulis; serve.

By France Cevallos

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake
Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
305 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush 1/2 of the cookies (about 20) to make crumbs. Combine crumbs with melted margarine and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie plate. Stand remaining cookies around the edge of the pan. Spread 3/4 cup fudge topping over crust. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, soften 1 quart ice cream in the microwave or on the countertop. After crust has chilled, spread softened ice cream over the fudge layer. Freeze 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Scoop remaining quart of ice cream into balls and arrange over the spread ice cream layer. Freeze until firm, 4 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 To serve, garnish with remaining fudge topping, whipped cream, and cherries.

By Arvilla

Dried Cherry and Cranberry Sauce

Dried Cherry and Cranberry Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the cranberry juice cocktail, water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and allspice together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add the cherries to the cranberry juice mixture; cook another 2 minutes. Add the cranberries; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving.

By Atriel

Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts
Lunch

Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice each Brussels sprout into 5 or 6 slices.
  2. 2 Mix Dijon mustard and honey together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add Brussels sprouts and cook for 1 minute. Pour in Dijon-honey mixture; cook and stir continuously until Brussels sprouts start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add almonds and cherries in the last minute of cooking. Season with sea salt.

By Chef V

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Popsicles®
Dessert

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Popsicles®

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend yogurt, coconut milk, cocoa powder, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a blender until smooth. Pour into ice pop molds to 3/4 full. Fill remaining space in each mold with cherries, and push cherries down into cocoa mixture with a knife to evenly distribute. Freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.

By Hannah