Maraschino Cherries! – a delicious recipe with water, pickling salt, sweet cherries, Syrup, sugar, water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Preparation:
2
Bring water and salt to a boil, stirring until salt is dissolved. Let cool for 10 minutes, then pour over pitted sweet cherries. Cover and let sit 12 hours or overnight.
3
Drain cherries, discarding brine, and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
4
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and red food coloring. Bring just to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, and remove from heat. Pour over cherries, cover, and let stand for 24 hours.
5
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside. Bring reserved juice to a boil again. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Pour juice over cherries.
6
Pack cherries with juice in hot sterilized jars and seal according to manufacturer's recommendations. Place in a water bath canner and process 20 minutes for pint jars or 25 minutes for quart jars.
428
kcal
Calories
4
g
Fat
102
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine:, 2 quarts water, 1 Tablespoon pickling salt, 4-1/2 pounds pitted sweet cherries, and more.
Yes, 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.
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