Homemade maraschino cherries are a delicious and versatile treat that can be used to add a pop of flavor and color to a variety of dishes and drinks. They are also a great way to use up leftover cherries from the summer harvest. While store-bought maraschino cherries are often packed with artificial colors and flavors, homemade maraschino cherries are made with all-natural ingredients and have a much more authentic flavor. With just a few simple steps, you can easily make your own homemade maraschino cherries at home.
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HOMEMADE MARASCHINO CHERRIES
These homemade maraschino cherries are so amazing. Perfect for Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, etc. Try these and you will never tolerate the bright red store-bought ones again!
Provided by michele pruett
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cherry liqueur, cherry juice, sugar, and vanilla bean into a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil; continue to boil until sugar dissolves completely, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately dump cherries in. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Stir in bourbon.
- Place into glass jars and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
HOMEMADE MARASCHINO CHERRIES
Make and share this Homemade Maraschino Cherries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Cherries
Time P1DT2h
Yield 5 1/2 pint
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove pits from cherries.
- Combine 8 cups water and ascorbic acid.
- Stir until crystals are dissolved.
- Add cherries to the solution.
- Don't allow the fruit to remain more than 20 minutes.
- Rinse fruit; drain well.
- Combine 1 1/2 cup water and sugar.
- Bring to a boil.
- Stir in food coloring and add the cherries.
- Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cool completely, allowing cherries to soak 24 hours.
- Next day, bring to a boil and then stir in almond extract.
- Pack hot cherries into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
- Shake jars to get firm pack.
- Bring syrup to a boil and ladle hot syrup into jars.
- Process in water bath for 15 minutes for 1/2 pint jars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 17.4, Carbohydrate 153.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 143.3, Protein 2.7
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
- Remove the pits from the cherries using a cherry pitter or a sharp knife.
- Soak the cherries in a sugar syrup made with equal parts sugar and water for at least 24 hours.
- Add a few drops of almond extract or vanilla extract to the sugar syrup for extra flavor.
- Color the cherries with red food coloring, if desired.
- Drain the cherries from the syrup and let them dry on a wire rack.
- Store the cherries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Making homemade maraschino cherries is a fun and easy project that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little time and effort, you can create delicious cherries that are perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and sophistication to your favorite desserts and cocktails. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give homemade maraschino cherries a try. You won't be disappointed!
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