# Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Homemade Maraschino Cherries are the cherry on top of summer desserts and cocktails.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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, pitted
- 1 tbsp cornstarch

## Instructions

1. Add sugar, lemon juice, cherry juice, almond, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
2. Slowly bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring along the way.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
5. Once room temperature, transfer to a mason jar.
6. Store in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- mason jar

## Tips

- For a thicker consistency, mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 1 tbsp of cold water and slowly add it to the simmering liquid, whisking to combine.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1E7BHFWUJU/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/89e9ca45-696c-4a1a-8520-8466aa0d0dc5
- Extracted: 2026-06-20

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