# Homemade Maraschino Cherries

These homemade maraschino cherries are easy to make, cost-effective, and perfect for topping ice cream, cheesecake, and cocktails.

- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 0.5 lemon
- 1.5 tsp almond extract
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lb cherries, pitted
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- saucepan
- whisk
- 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/1GZ7RTb8HS/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a5e604d7-8db1-4c7c-b006-45f7fa0fbca3
- Extracted: 2026-04-10

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