From pies and preserves to distilled cherry brandy, the fruit added richness to both everyday meals and special occasions. Washington’s dedication to farming extended beyond practicality ...

Cook up a simple cherry filling (with added brandy, honey and orange zest), and using readymade pastry you can assemble a delicious and rather impressive dessert. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

Need a Christmassy cocktail to serve to your guests? Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson stirs a Christmas Cup with cherry brandy! She says, “For parties or any type of seasonal entertaining, I like a ...