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Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Delightful Homemade Maraschino Cherries are sweet treats made with fresh cherries, perfect for enhancing desserts and cocktails.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 3 days
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cherries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh cherries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Sterilized jars

Method
 

  1. Rinse and stem the fresh cherries. You can pit them if desired or leave them whole.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract and lemon juice.
  4. Add cherries to the syrup, gently stirring to coat them well.
  5. Allow the mixture to cool for 30 minutes before transferring to sterilized jars.
  6. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for at least three days before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cherryCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gSugar: 31g

Notes

Make sure to let the cherries soak in the syrup for at least three days before using them for the best flavor.

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