Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Directions
- 1Add sugar, lemon juice, almond, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
- 2Add sugar, lemon juice, almond, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
- 3Add sugar, lemon juice, almond, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
- 4Slowly bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring along the way.
- 5Slowly bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring along the way.
- 6Slowly bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring along the way.
- 7Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
- 8Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
- 9Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
- 10Once room temperature, transfer to a mason jar.
- 11Once room temperature, transfer to a mason jar.
- 12Once room temperature, transfer to a mason jar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 1 cup cherry juice
- 0.5 juiced lemon
- 0.5 juiced lemon
- 0.5 juiced 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, deseeded
- 1 lb cherries, deseeded
- 1 lb cherries, deseeded
- 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, add cornstarch. 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.