Maraschino Cherries
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Recipe courtesy of Raiza Costa

Maraschino Cherries

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 7 days 25 min (includes chilling time)
  • Active: 20 min
  • Yield: 2 quarts cherries

Ingredients

Directions

Special equipment:
two 1-quart sterlized jars
  1. Wash the cherries and remove the pits, leaving the cherries whole. Place them in a 1-quart sterilized jar.
  2. Add the sugar, salt and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, about 8 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the maraschino liqueur, almond extract and lemon juice.
  3. Pour the syrup over the cherries and stir to coat. Cover the jar with a lid and let cool completely before refrigerating. Keep refrigerated, gently shaking daily to redistribute fruit and syrup, 1 week before using.