HOMEMADE MARASCHINO CHERRIES

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These homemade maraschino cherries are so amazing. Perfect for Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, etc. Try these and you will never tolerate the bright red store-bought ones again!

Provided by michele pruett

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup cherry liqueur (such as Luxardo®)
½ cup cherry juice
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
2 cups pitted cherries
¼ cup bourbon, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place cherry liqueur, cherry juice, sugar, and vanilla bean into a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil; continue to boil until sugar dissolves completely, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and immediately dump cherries in. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Stir in bourbon.
  • Place into glass jars and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

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