Spicy Brandied Cherry Parfait

Yes, it is just as good as it sounds, so without further ado (and because I need to finish eating it before the froyo melts)...

Spicy Brandied Cherry Parfait

1 lb cherries, pitted
3 tbsp brandy
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp brown sugar (not packed)
3/4 tsp allspice
1 cup water

Rinse the cherries and remove the stems and pits.

If you don't have a cherry pitter (and shockingly I discovered it's one of the few things I don't own), the quickest and easiest way to get the pit out is to make a cut all around the cherry, twist the two sides in opposite directions and then with a quick dig with your finger it'll come out.

Set the cherry halves aside.

In a saucepan, stir together brandy, sugar, brown sugar, allspice and water until sugars are mostly dissolved.  Bring mixture to a hard boil.

Add cherries to the mixture and continue to boil for 1-2 minutes then reduce heat and continue to cook for 35-40 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed or evaporated.

before

after

Remove cherries from heat and allow to cool.

Serve up with your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt.  Tah-dah!