Drunken Cherries

Directions

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   Wash, rinse, and thoroughly dry 2 1 quart jars. Place half the prepared cherries in each jar. Mix the kirschwasser or grappa with the sugar, stirring well to dissolve the sugar. Pour half the mixture into each jar, over the cherries. Cover the jars tightly and store in a dark cool place. Shake the jars vigorously once a day for 2 weeks andthen let them rest, undisturbed, for antother 2 weeks. At this point the fruit can be stored for as long as a year before using, but once the jars are opened, store the remaining fruit in the refrigerator.