Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Directions
- 1Add sugar, cherry juice, juiced lemon, almond extract, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
- 2Add sugar, cherry juice, juiced lemon, almond extract, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
- 3Add sugar, cherry juice, juiced lemon, almond extract, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
- 4Slowly bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring along the way.
- 5Slowly bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring along the way.
- 6Slowly bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring along the way.
- 7Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 8Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 9Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 10Add the pitted cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
- 11Add the pitted cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
- 12Add the pitted cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
- 13Once the mixture reaches room temperature, transfer it to a mason jar.
- 14Once the mixture reaches room temperature, transfer it to a mason jar.
- 15Once the mixture reaches room temperature, transfer it to a mason jar.
- 16Store the maraschino cherries in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.
- 17Store the maraschino cherries in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.
- 18Store the maraschino cherries in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 0.5 lemon
- 0.5 lemon
- 0.5 lemon
- 1.5 tsp almond extract
- 1.5 tsp almond extract
- 1.5 tsp almond extract
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lb cherries, pitted
- 1 lb cherries, pitted
- 1 lb cherries, pitted
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp cold water
Equipment
saucepanwhiskmason 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.