Maraschino Cherries
Maraschino Cherries
Maraschino Cherries
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds Royal Ann cherries
- 2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
- 1 tsp alum
- 1 quart water
- 3 cups water
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 one-ounce bottle red food coloring
- 1 oz. almond extract
- Juice of one lemon strained
- 1 tsp imitation raspberry extract and a few drops rose extract optional
Instructions
- Pit cherries and soak overnight in a brine made of salt, alum and a quart of water. The next day, wash cherries until the salt taste is gone. Bring three cups water, sugar and food coloring to a boil. Add the cherries, remove from heat, and let stand 24 hours. The next day, bring the cherries and syrup just to a boil, adding the almond extract and lemon juice. The two optional ingredients may be added at this point. Pack the hot cherries and syrup in small, sterilized jars and seal.
