1Add sugar, cherry juice, lemon juice, almond, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
2Slowly bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring along the way.
3Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
4Once room temperature, transfer to a mason jar.
Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 cup cherry juice
0.5 lemon juiced
1.5 tsp almond extract
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb cherries, deseeded
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water
Equipment
saucepanmason jarwhisk
Tips
For a thicker consistency, first mix together 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 1 tbsp of cold water. Slowly add the cornstarch to the simmering liquid and whisk to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cherries and turn off the heat.
Store in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving