Spiced Bourbon Cherries

Spiced Bourbon Cherries 1 pound sweet bing cherries pitted and stems removed 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. of nutmeg 2 cinnamon stick 1 grated skin of an orange 1 cup bourbon Place the cherries in two clean pint-sized mason jars Set aside. In a medium saucepan on medium heat add your water, honey, vanilla extract and honey. Stir until combined. Add the cinnamon and grated orange. Stirring occasionally. You stir until the mixture reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to a low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and strain the mixture into a bowl. Add in the spiced bourbon, and stir to combine. Pour the bourbon mixture evenly over the cherries. Set to the side so it can cool completely to room temperature. Secure the lids on the mason jars, give them a shake, and refrigerate for at least 3 days before using. The cherries will last for up to 2-3 months.