# Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Homemade Maraschino Cherries are easy to make at home and are great on ice cream, cheesecake, and cocktails.

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

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add sugar, lemon 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, then add the cherries to the pot and remove from the heat.
4. Once room temperature, transfer to a mason jar.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- whisk
- mason 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CKMsGz6tg/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ed3c367d-95e1-490e-83b8-f37d6c16853b
- Extracted: 2025-06-23

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