Sterilize 18 jars, lids, utensils and set aside. If canning only cherries, you'll need 8 jars.
Combine the sugar and water in a sauce pan and heat over medium until the sugar is completely dissolved. This is your syrup
Wash, dry and pit the cherries.
Place a small piece of vanilla bean in each jar (for Bourbon) and fill with cherries. Add liquor of choice and top with syrup, leaving ½ inch at the top. Wipe the rims, place the lid on top and screw on the band.
Place all 8 jars in the boiling water and leave to boil with the lid on for 20 minutes.
Carefully remove the jars and place on the counter. If any of the jars don't seal with a pop sound, place them in the fridge.
Repeat for peeled, sliced peaches.
Recipe by Friday is Cake Night at https://www.fridaycakenight.com/2015/08/boozy-cherries-and-peaches/