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Amaretto Cherries
Amaretto cherries made from scratch, boozy, delicious, and inexpensive. A perfect addition to lots of desserts and even savory dishes.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 5 -6 jars
Calories: 500 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1500 g/ 3.3 lb sweet cherries
- 300 g/ 10.6 oz/ 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 240 ml/ 6.8 fl.oz/ 1 cup Amaretto liqueur
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon bitter almond flavor Note
Instructions
- Stone the cherries with a cherry pitter. Place them in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the sugar, stir gently, and bring to a boil. Cook gently for about 15 to 20 minutes, the liquid should start to look like a light syrup.
- Add lemon juice, alcohol, vanilla extract, and bitter almond flavor. Continue cooking for 10 more minutes. Remove the foam.
- Divide the cherries between the sterilized jars and cover them completely with the liquid. Seal well and let cool. Keep in a dark cool place and let steep for about 3-4 weeks before serving. Once you open a jar, keep it refrigerated.
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Notes
- Always use to taste, too much can be overpowering. If using bitter almond essence (which is stronger), start with 3-4 drops and only add more (if necessary) after tasting.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1jar
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
106g
(35%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
97g
(194%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5-6 jars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1jar | |
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 97g | 194% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.