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Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Easy Homemade Maraschino Cherries recipe made with fresh cherries for a delicious and colorful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cherries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh cherries pitted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • Red food coloring optional

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

  1. Wash and pit the fresh cherries.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat until dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract and food coloring if using.
  4. Place cherries in sterilized jars; pour syrup over them until fully submerged.
  5. Seal jars tightly; let cool before refrigerating for at least five days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cherryCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16g

Notes

Feel free to customize the syrup with different extracts or spices for a unique flavor.

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