Looking for suggestions on how to make aake a ham glaze using boozy cherries

I want to make a ham glaze using boozy cherries. I was given some, but won't use them for their intended purpose. Wondering if anyone's done something like that successfully, and if so, how?

John Astika
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Nancy March 31, 2021
John, there are tons of recipes out there for cherry glazed ham. Pick one from a site or an author you respect and go for it.
Your cherries may also have sugar, spice and thickener lihe cornstarch (all good for a glaze). Taste before you cook and if you note those ingredients, reduce them in the recipe you use.
 
John A. April 1, 2021
I found lots of recipes for cherry glazes, but I am looking for boozy (moonshine) cherries specifically. Because of the alcohol content, I worry it may be overwhelming. I can trial and error it, but if somebody had done such a thing before , it could have saved me time and/or waste.
 
Nancy April 2, 2021
Ok, see your point about avoiding error or waste. Can't recommend a recipe from experience.
But several out there use brandied cherries...which testifies to their workability, and can be used as a template if your cherries have a different liquor in them.
 
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