Jam and Preserve Recipes
Maraschino Cherries
Nothing like the bright red sticky cherries found in cocktails - these are deep, dark and dangerous!
Ingredients
Maraschino Liqueur
9 fl oz
250 ml
Black Cherries
1lb
600 g
Caster Sugar
4 oz
115 g
Water
4 fl oz
100 ml
Juice of Lemon
2 tsp
1 pinch
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Cinnamon Stick
1 each
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Method
- Wash the cherries and leave stalks on wherever possible. ( These look attractive on top of a trilfe, for instance.) Leave stones in.
- Once the cherries are prepared, put all of the remaining ingredients except the liqueur and cherries, into a pan and stir to combine.
- Heat and bring to a rolling boil.Reduce the heat, add the cherries and simmer for around 5 mins.
- Remove from the heat, allow to cool a little and then add the liqueur. We used Luxardo, bought on-line, but you could substitute brandy.
- Delicious on their own as a sweetmeat after a meal, or on a trifle or in cocktails
How long will it take to make?
Preparation time:
5 mins
Cooking time:
5 mins
Total time:
10 mins
Soaking overnight
not included in total time
How much?
Approx 500-750ml
Look after it
These keep well - if you can leave them alone!
Useful links
These cherries are simple to make and look great in 500ml Le Parfait
Rosie's Preserving School Workshops
Cherry Ripe
