DIY Maraschino Cherries

maraschino liqueur

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic cherry syrup

💰Cheaper: cherry juice

Non-alcoholic syrup provides sweetness without alcohol.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness; brown sugar adds depth.

Welcome to the video and introduction of the recipe.

Explain that these are not true maraschino cherries but maraschino-flavored cherries.

Mention that sour cherries work best but sweet cherries can be used if desired.

Transfer approximately 150 grams of cherries into a jar.

Discuss the option to destem or pit the cherries, noting that the cherries should be firm for better preservation.

Mention that if using soft cherries, they may not retain their shape well.

Add citric acid or lemon juice to the syrup to help retain cherry color and flavor.

Prepare a simple syrup with a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water, ensuring it is hot when poured over the cherries.

Pour about 75 milliliters of hot simple syrup over the cherries in the jar, leaving space for additional ingredients.

Add 30 milliliters (1 ounce) of maraschino liqueur to the jar.

Add 30 milliliters (1 ounce) of brandy to the jar, filling it to the top.

Explain that the syrup will change color over time as the cherries leach their color into it.

Mention that this method is a quick way to preserve cherries, estimating they will last 2 to 3 months in the fridge.

Suggest that for longer preservation, the cherries should be heated in syrup or processed in a hot water bath.

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