"Chocolate-covered cherries are a classic candy recipe! Juicy cherries, sweet fondant, and dark chocolate combine in this beloved dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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40 maraschino cherries (with stems, about one 20-oz. jar)
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1/4 cup butter (softened to room temperature)
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1 tbsp. light corn syrup
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2 tbsp. reserved cherry liquid (can substitute cherry liqueur)
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1 tsp. liquid invertase
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3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
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1 lb. semi-sweet chocolate
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Optional: 1/2 tsp. almond extract