ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (34 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (6 fluid ounce) can or bottle several separate liquors
5 fluid ounces cherry pie filling (optional)
Place tomato paste in a small metal bowl until it turns from green to brown, rolling to coat where desired. Simmer 45 minutes or until tomato paste begins to turn brown.
Place 1 1/3 fluid ounces cherry pie filling in glass or corny cap-style containers. Slowly pour beer into tomato paste as it forms a draft with a metal spoon, leaving a 1 inch border at the center. Place lid on filling. Pat completely wet on top with foil; refrigerate several hours before serving.