Description
A delightful and versatile recipe for homemade maraschino cherries that are perfect for topping desserts or cocktails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (can substitute with brown sugar)
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons bourbon or brandy (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and stem the cherries, removing the pits.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water, stirring until sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in almond extract and food coloring, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Place the pitted cherries into a clean jar and pour syrup over them, ensuring they are submerged.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least a week to allow flavors to meld.
- Enjoy the cherries on ice cream, in cocktails, or straight from the jar!
Notes
These maraschino cherries keep fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks. Can be warmed slightly before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg