Maraschino Cherries
Ditch the chemical laded store bought cherries and opt for these delicious, low-sugar, non-alcoholic, healthy maraschino cherries!
Equipment
- 5 Pint Jars Lids and Rings
- Cherry Pitter, optional
- Stirring Utensil
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs Cherries
- 3 c. Sugar
- 3 c. Water, Filtered
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Almond Extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, Ground
Instructions
- Wash, pit and remove stems from the cherries, discarding any damaged or rotting ones.
- Sterilize jars, lids and rings according to recommended procedure or as mentioned above.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the water and sugar and continuously stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in extracts and cinnamon to combine.
- Fill the jars with cherries up to the 1/4 inch headspace and top with the hot syrup.
- De-bubble, wipe the rims, and place on the lids and rings.
- Place in a water bath canner and turn to high temp. Allow the water to come to a rolling boil before beginning a 10 minute timer.
- Allow the jars to process and rest for another 5 minutes before removing from the water and placing on the counter for at least 12 hours.
- Label, date and store! Keep any opened jars in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
