HOMEMADE MARASCHINO CHERRIES

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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

3 lbs firm tart red cherries
8 cups cold water
2 tablespoons ascorbic acid, crystals
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 tablespoon almond extract

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

Deaaron Laray
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Nelson Phale
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cherries didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Dil Bahadur
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These cherries are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Tah Stephany
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I'm not a huge fan of maraschino cherries, but these homemade ones are pretty good.


Adaeze Madu
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These cherries are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so much better than the store-bought kind.


Booby Napier
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good homemade maraschino cherry recipe for a long time.


darrel graham
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cherries turned out perfectly. They're so delicious!


Siman Dada
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These cherries are a bit tart, but I like that. They're perfect for adding a bit of zing to cocktails.


Joseph Smith
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves maraschino cherries. They're easy to make and they taste amazing.


ahsaan Azhar
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These cherries are also great for snacking on. They're a healthy and delicious treat.


Mbadihe Immaculate
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I love using these cherries in my desserts. They add a touch of sweetness and a pop of color.


Desmond Small
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These cherries are the perfect addition to my homemade cocktails. They add a beautiful color and a delicious flavor.


Abdullahad shamim
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I've never made maraschino cherries before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!


Linda Banda
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These cherries are so easy to make, and they taste so much better than the store-bought kind.


Sara Wentworth
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the final product.


Samuel Waweru
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These homemade maraschino cherries are a delicious and easy-to-make treat! They're perfect for adding a pop of flavor to cocktails, desserts, or just eating on their own.


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