Cherry Berry Punch Food

CHERRY, BERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into a pitcher or a punch bowl with a generous amount of ice cubes.
• Enjoy.

CRANBERRY-CHERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, then stir in the lemonade concentrate.
• Add the cold water & cranberry juice cocktail.
• Place 8-10 cups of ice cubes OR a molded ice ring in a large punch bowl, & pour the punch over the ice.
• SLOWLY pour the ginger ale down the inside of the punch bowl, & mix carefully by pushing the ice cubes/ring up & down several times.
• If desired, add scoops of fruit-flavored sherbet.

BLOOD-RED CHERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Welcome your guests with a cup of "blood": Stir one 64-ounce bottle cherry or cranberry-cherry juice, 1 liter ginger ale, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon grenadine in a large punch bowl. Add 2 cups frozen cherries and 1 orange, cut into chunks. (To spike it, add 2 cups bourbon or rye and 3 dashes orange bitters. )

CHERRY-BERRY JAM

Steps:

• Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Prepare fruit and measure. Remove pits from cherries and measure 3 cups of pitted sour cherries. Crush raspberries and measure 1 cup crushed raspberries. Mash blueberries and measure 1 cup mashed blueberries.
• Combine cherries, raspberries, and blueberries in a large pot. Stir in pectin. Slowly bring to a full rolling boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred. Stir in sugar sugar and stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil on high heat and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
• Ladle cherry berry jam immediately into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

CRANBERRY CHERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Place several cranberries and a piece of lemon in each compartment of an ice cube tray; fill with water and freeze. , In a punch bowl or large container, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the cold water, cranberry juice and lemonade concentrate. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale. Serve over cranberry-lemon ice cubes.

FAVORITE BERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour into a punch bowl; stir in remaining ingredients.

CHERRY BERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Combine strawberries, yogurt, almond milk, and frozen cherries in a blender; add ice. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

CHERRY 7-UP PUNCH

Steps:

• If desired, prepare and freeze an ice ring or mold with Cherry 7-Up and some sliced citrus.
• Slice desired quantities of citrus fruits.
• When ready to serve, pour chilled Cherry 7-Up into the punch bowl, add ice or ice ring, sliced fruits, and serve.

CHEERY CHERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• In a stockpot, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Stir in the pineapple juice, concentrates and cold water., Transfer to several freezer containers. Cover and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring several times. Just before serving, transfer to a large punch bowl; stir in ginger ale.

VERY BERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Puree strawberries in food processor or blender.
• Pour into a pitcher.
• Stir in pineapple juice and soda.
• Serve immediately.
• Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.

CHERRY-BERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Combine frozen fruit, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine, and heat until fruit is thawed and just warmed through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
• Transfer to the bowl of a small food processor. Blend until smooth, 15 to 20 seconds.
• Strain mixture using a fine-mesh strainer, pressing solids with the back of a spoon. Stir lemon juice into the coulis and serve.

CHERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• In a blender, combine concentrates and pineapple; cover and blend until smooth. Pour into a gallon-sized container; stir in water. Store in the refrigerator. To serve, pour the mixture into a punch bowl; add cherry soda and ginger ale. Garnish with lemon and lime slices if desired.

CHERRY CRANBERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add boiling water to gelatin; stir 2 minutes to complete dissolve. Stir in cranberry juice, cold water and lemonade concentrate. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., To serve, transfer gelatin mixture to a punch bowl or large pitcher. Stir in soda. If desired, top with scoops of sherbet.

PRETTY BERRY CHERRY PUNCH

Steps:

• Peel the skin from a lemon with a vegetable peeler, avoiding the bitter white pith. Cut into long thin strips.
• Drain can of cherries and place in large clear glass pitcher.
• Add strawberries, assorted berries, lemonade, ginger ale, cold black tea, mint leaves and lemon rind.
• Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
• Add ice cubes when serving.
• Can be garnished with berries on a toothpick.