Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Name: Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 lbs pitted red cherries; 4 1/2 lbs white sugar; 3 cups water; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 ounce almond extract; 1 ounce red food coloring; brine; 2 quarts water; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 teaspoon alum

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2023 kcal · General

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Homemade Maraschino Cherries – a delicious recipe with red cherries, white sugar, water, lemon, almond, coloring. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

4 1/2 lbs pitted red cherries
4 1/2 lbs white sugar
3 cups water
1 lemon, juice of
1 ounce almond extract
1 ounce red food coloring
brine
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon alum

1
Soak pitted cherries overnight in heated brine.
2
The next morning, drain cherries. Rinse them in cold water. Combine cherries, water, sugar, lemon juice, and red food coloring. Heat to the boiling point.
3
Let stand about 24 hours. Again, boil juices, pour over cherries and let stand 24 hours. Bring to boil again. Add almond extract and cherries. Pack in hot sterilized jars and seal.
4
The Ball Blue book says boil this in a water bath-pints-20 minutes, quarts-25 minutes.

2023

kcal

Calories

Fat

514

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 lbs pitted red cherries, 4 1/2 lbs white sugar, 3 cups water, 1 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Homemade Maraschino Cherries falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
2023 kcal
Category
General

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