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Merlot Cherries

The recipe below for Merlot Cherries is from Chinook winery in Prosser, Washington. Chinook  is a family owned and operated winery by Kay Simon and Clay Mackey. This husband and wife team has been making their own wine since 1983. Kay is the winemaker and Clay is the viticulturist. Chinook wines are available in Washington, Oregon, California, Montana and Northern Idaho.

Cheers! Kathy

Merlot Cherries

Ingredients

2 c Chinook Merlot
1 c sugar
1 cinnamon stick
Peel of 1 medium lemon
Juice of ½ medium lemon
2 T brandy or cognac
2 lbs red cherries, pitted

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except the cherries in a small saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes.  Cool.
  2. Macerate cherries for ½ hour to 2 hours in the cooled syrup, turning several times.
  3. Serve with a dab of whipped cream or crème fraiche. Also delicious over vanilla ice cream!

Recipe provided by Chinook Winery, Prosser, Washington

 

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