What is Kirsch

[swa]

I am making a Black Forest cake and the receipe calls for Kirsch, but I have no idea what it is to even buy it!! Anybody know?

[donleyk]

From the German kirsch ("cherry") and wasser ("water"), this clear BRANDY is distilled from cherry juice and pits. In cookery, it's most prominently known as a flavorful addition to FONDUE and CHERRIES JUBILEE.


This is from Epicurious.

[swa]

Thank you soooo much, at least now I have an idea what too look for.:D

[Ralph]

And from Cook's Thesaurus:

kirsch = kirschwasser = cherry brandy = Schwarzwalder Pronunciation: KEERSH Notes: This colorless cherry brandy is made primarily in Germany. French kirsch isn't quite as dry. Substitutes: cherry liqueur OR framboise OR plum brandy OR cherry syrup