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Homemade Maraschino Cherries

5-Step Homemade Maraschino Cherries Recipe – Juicy & Easy!

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Make your own homemade maraschino cherries with this simple recipe. Perfect for cocktails, desserts, or snacking.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup cherry juice
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups washed, pitted cherries (sweet bing or sour cherries)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the cherry juice, water, and sugar over high heat until boiling. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the lemon juice, almond extract, and pitted cherries. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Transfer the cherries and juice to a glass jar and refrigerate for up to one month.

Notes

  • Use fresh cherries for the best flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Great for cocktails, desserts, or as a topping.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 25
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg