LUXARDO MARASCHINO CHERRIES

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Categories     Fruit     Cocktail Party     Dessert     Condiment/Spread     Stew

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Water
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 stick Cinnamon
1 pinch Nutmeg, freshly ground
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 pound Cherries, sweet pitted, preferably Marasca
1 cup Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur

Steps:

  • 1. Wash & pit the cherries (get a cherry pitter)
  • 2. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except the cherries and liqueur and bring to a rolling boil.
  • 3. When the liquid begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium.
  • 4. Add the cherries and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  • 5. Remove from heat, add the liqueur, and let cool.
  • 6. Transfer the cherries and liquid into clean jars and refrigerate, uncovered, until cherries are cool to touch.
  • 7. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

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