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When making chocolate covered cherries, can I use melted almond bark to dip the cherries? It seems like that'd be a better idea than just melted milk chocolate. Also, how do I get that kinda clear cream inside the hard chocolate shell that store-bought chocolate covered cherries have?
Also, what kind of cherries should I use? I need the ones w/ stems. But I dont think it'd be good to feed people w/ cherries with pits.. how do I get the pit out w/ out removing the stem? Or can I buy then w/out a pit and still have a stem?

My grandmother used to make them all the time...dont use almond bark it is not chocolate your work will not be good. The clear ness comes when they sit and age hun. And the cherries are bought that way dear. they r by the maraschino cherries in the store and have stems already and no pits.
Have fun and good luck
Do you have the recipe>? If not get to me and Ill get it for ya.

Fondant Wrapped Chocolate Covered Cherries
Makes 48 candy pieces

Ingredients:
1 - 14-ounce bag of chocolate candy wafers - you can use milk or dark chocolate
2 - 12-ounce jars Maraschino cherries, drained, with stems
1 cup basic fondant, rolled
Directions:
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of Maraschino cherry juice to basic fondant and stir well. Fondant should be a medium consistency and slowly drip off the spoon. If it's too thick, continue to add cherry juice until it becomes consistency you prefer.
Pour chocolate candy wafers into the upper portion of the double-boiler pan; melt over medium-low heat; and gently stir until wafers are melted.

Using a teaspoon, fill each candy mold half-way with melted chocolate. Using a medium artist brush, paint the sides of each mold with the chocolate; making certain the inside of each candy mold is coated all the way to the top.

Place one Maraschino cherry in each mold. Add approximately 1/4-teaspoon of fondant to each cherry.

Pour approximately 1/4-teaspoon melted chocolate over the top of each cherry and using the bottom of the spoon, gently spread chocolate over the top to ensure that there is a seal over each candy mold.

Place cherries in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Remove cherries from the freezer and flip molds upside down on top of the wax paper. If the candy does not easily release from the molds, flex the molds a bit until the candy pops out.

Place each chocolate covered cherry into a paper candy cup or wrap individually in foil, and place into a gift box or airtight container.

Chocolate covered cherries should be stored at room temperature to retain the liquid center. If you refrigerate or freeze them, allow them to return to room temperature before eating them. Otherwise, the center will be more of a nougat consistency, which depending on your taste could be a good thing!
P.S.
When making homemade chocolate covered cherries, you want to use candy wafers. Candy wafers are small discs of chocolate, which melt easily. They have a rich taste and a smooth texture, and are available in a variety of colors and flavors.

It's best to use a double-boiler to melt candy wafers. Double-boilers consist of two pots that fit together. Water is placed in the lower pot and the steam provides heat to the pot on top. Double-boilers help prevent accidental overheating of delicate foods such as chocolate or butter.

If you don't have a double-boiler, you can use two pots that fit together easily. If you don't have two pots that fit together, then heat the chocolate over low heat and stir constantly until melted. It will only take a few minutes, so do not leave the pot unattended or the chocolate could scorch.

Fondant is a key ingredient in most chocolate covered cherries recipes. Fondant is made from sugar, water and corn syrup. You can make it at home, or buy ready-made fondant or powdered fondant mix in stores that specialize in cake decorating. If you make your own fondant, it will need to sit for 24 to 48 hours before using, so plan accordingly.

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