Best 6 Easy Maraschino Cherries Recipes

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Maraschino cherries are a sweet and festive treat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are often used as a garnish for cocktails, desserts, and other sweet treats. Maraschino cherries are also a popular ingredient in baking, and they can be used to make a variety of delicious recipes. If you are looking for a simple and easy way to enjoy maraschino cherries, there are a few recipes that you can try.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

REAL MARASCHINO CHERRIES



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Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup maraschino liqueur
1 pint sour cherries, stemmed and pitted (in a pinch, you can buy a jar of sour cherries in light syrup, and drain the syrup)

Steps:

  • Bring the liqueur to a simmer, and then turn off the heat. Add the cherries, stir, let cool, and then pour into jars. Refrigerate. Cherries will be tasty for months.

HOMEMADE MARASCHINO CHERRIES



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Once you learn how commercial maraschino cherries are made, you will want to make your own at home. It does take time, but this recipe makes it easy.

Provided by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Categories     Dessert     Ingredient     Condiment

Time P1DT12h40m

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds sweet cherries (pitted)
For the Brine:
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon pickling salt (or brining or kosher salt)
For the Syrup:
4 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups water
1 lemon (juiced)
Optional: red food coloring
Optional: 1 ounce almond extract

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring the water and pickling salt to a boil in a pot, stirring until the salt is dissolved. Let cool for 10 minutes, then pour over pitted sweet cherries. Cover and let sit 12 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the cherries, discarding the brine, and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, and red food coloring, if using. Bring just to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and remove from the heat.
  • Pour the liquid over the cherries, cover, and let stand for 24 hours.
  • Drain the cherries, reserving the juice. Set the cherries aside. Bring reserved juice to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract, if using.
  • Pour the warm liquid over the cherries.
  • Pack the cherries with the juice in clean jars and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 3 pounds cherries, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES



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Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.

Provided by Meredith

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

60 maraschino cherries with stems
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating

Steps:

  • Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.
  • Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

MARASCHINO CHERRIES



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The liquid and cherries glow Kool-Aid red, but they are seductively crisp-textured and steeped with an exotic, piney, floral flavor that is just sweet enough but balanced by a tart tang. Sublime in a manhattan, they are even better over coconut sorbet, and just imagine them on top of an ice cream sundae.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     condiments

Time 20m

Yield About 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup maraschino liqueur
1 pint sour cherries, stemmed and pitted (or substitute one 24-ounce jar sour cherries in light syrup, drained).

Steps:

  • Bring maraschino liqueur to a simmer in a small pot. Turn off heat and add cherries. Let mixture cool, then store in a jar in refrigerator for at least 2 days before using, and up to several months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 8 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams

17 WAYS TO USE MARASCHINO CHERRIES



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 17

Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes
Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cherry Bourbon Slush
Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
Cherry Margarita
Maraschino Cherry Buttercream Frosting
Maraschino Cherry Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Shirley Temple
Maraschino Cherry Bars
Aviation Cocktail
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple and Cherry Ham
White Chocolate Cherry Fudge
Banana Split Cheesecake Bars
Hawaiian Banana Bread
Maraschino Cherry Cake
Banana Split

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a maraschino cherry recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

MARASCHINO CHERRIES



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Provided by Cooking Channel

Categories     condiment

Time P3DT20m

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups sweet cherries (about 1/2 pound), pitted
One 1-inch strip orange peel
3 1/2 ounces cherry liqueur, such as maraschino
1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Scald a pint jar with a little boiling water; just swirl and dump. Pack the cherries and orange peel into the jar, leaving 1 inch of headroom at the top.
  • Stir together the cherry liqueur, almond extract and 2 1/2 ounces of the sugar syrup in a glass (save the remaining sugar syrup for sweetening drinks). Pour the mixture over the cherries. If needed, top off with cherry liqueur to cover. Seal the jar and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 days.

Tips:

  • Select high-quality maraschino cherries: Look for plump, brightly colored cherries with intact stems.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your maraschino cherries will taste.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients, as this could affect the final result.
  • Be patient: Making maraschino cherries takes time. Don't rush the process, or you may end up with undercooked or overly sweet cherries.
  • Experiment with different flavors: Once you've mastered the basic recipe, try experimenting with different flavorings, such as lemon, orange, or mint.

Conclusion:

Making maraschino cherries at home is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little time and effort, you can create delicious and beautiful cherries that are perfect for garnishing cocktails, desserts, and other treats. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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