maraschino cherries

[barryjo]

I have just been blessed with a 4 1/2 pound jar of the above cherries. With stems. I can only make so many Brandy Manhattens and so much cherry ice cream. I need any advice from the experts on just what I should do with this windfall.

All help will be appreciated.

 

[Wade E]

I dont have a recipe for you on this but maybe get another jar for an f-pac. Is there any sorbate or benzoate in the ingredients?

 

[barryjo]

They have sorbate and sodium benzoate. plus sulfur dioxide. I guess the sorbate wouldn't be a problem since it is also added to the lemon juice used for Skeeter Pee.
And all the usual sugars. The jar looks real pretty as is. Maybe I should remove the label and use the thing for a holiday centerpiece!

 

[barryjo]

The internet is an amazing thing. Just went on line and typed in maraschino cherry wine. Got back several recipes. This wiil have to wait till I get a free secondary.

 

[Wade E]

All of those ingredients will make fermentation a problem. I dont think I would bother trying to ferment it all but if you do so youd better use a slurry like in the skeeter pee or make s great starter and slowly introduce this into it a little at a time to get the yeast acclimated to it. Keep the temp up to keep it as troublesome as possible.

 

[Kemo]

i would stick with using it as an f-pak the sorbate and sulfur will not let fermentation go very easily as Wade said. ive herd rumors that benzoic acid was a fermentation killer as well. you'll have to ask one of the pro's

 

[Wade E]

Yep, benzoate is as bad or worse then sorbate and this one has the triple threat. If you do go for it make a very serious starter.