Chocolate covered brandied cherries

 
                    CHOCOLATE-COVERED BRANDIED CHERRIES
 
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 Serving Size  : 50   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Fruits
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
   50                    Maraschino cherries -- Drained
      3/4  cup           Brandy
    3      tablespoons   Butter
    3      tablespoons   Corn syrup -- light
      1/4  teaspoon      Salt
    2      cups          Powdered sugar -- sifted
    1 1/2  pounds        Dipping chocolate -- white or
 
 
 Pour brandy over drained cherries; let sest for two days. Combine butter and
 salt; blend until smooth.
 Add sifted powdered sugar and mix well. Knead until smooth and shiny; chill for
 1/2 hour wrapped in waxed paper. While chilling, drain cherries well on paper
 towels; pat dry. (reserve brandy marinate for brushing on cakes or for cooking)
 Shape a marble-sized piece of fondant around each cherry; place on waxed paper
 lined tray. Chill until firm; about 2 hours. Melt chocolates separately over
hot
 water, stirring constantly. Dip cherries and place on wax paper lined tray.
 Place in refrigerator to set. Store in covered container in a cool dark place
 10-14 days to fully ripen. Recipe by Alberta Dunbar of San Diego.
 
  Posted on GEnie's Food & Wine RT by J.MERRILL1 [Jody] on 10/22/93
   MM by QBTOMM and Sue Woodward (S.WOODWARD/GEnie; 72772,2247/CIS;
 SWOODWARD/NVN)
 
                    
 
 
 
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