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Cherries in Kirsch
4.7 from 24 votes

Cherries in Kirsch

Amazing cherries in Kirsch, one of my favorite ways of preserving cherries. The boozy cherries are the perfect topping for lots of desserts.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 3 small jars
Calories: 601 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet cherries kg/ 2.2 lbs
  • 400-500 granulated sugar Note, g/ 14-17 oz/ 2-3 cups
  • 250 Kirsch brandy ml/ 8.5 fl.oz/ 1 cup
  • 1 star anise large or 2 smaller
  • ½ cassia cinnamon stick form
  • 2 cloves
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice or more to taste

Instructions

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  1. Stone the cherries with a cherry pitter, they should remain whole with only a hole in the middle. Place in a large pot, a lot of foam will form once the sugar and the cherries are cooking, it should not have a chance to boil over.
  2. Add the sugar and stir carefully to mix. Add the star anise, cinnamon, and cloves. Turn on the heat and heat gently, stirring often but carefully, until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Once the liquid starts to boil, set the timer to 5 minutes. Simmer stirring every minute or so. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool for another 4-5 minutes. Remove as much of the foam as possible, there will be a lot of it when the sugar starts to boil, but it will be pretty much gone at the end.
  4. Add the Kirsch and some lemon juice to taste. Stir well. Discard the spices. Place the cherries into sterilized jars. Cover completely with the liquid. Clean the rim of the jars with kitchen paper and seal. Let cool completely.
  5. Keep in the refrigerator or in a dark cool place. Let them develop the flavors for about 3-4 weeks before serving.

Notes

  • Originally, I used 500 g/ 3 cups of sugar. However, once I reduced the quantity to 400 g/ 2 cups I didn't notice much of a difference, the cherries in Kirsch are still sweet enough.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/3 of a jar Calories 601kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 143g (48%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 139g (278%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 small jars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 601

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/3 of a jar
Calories 601kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 143g 48%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 139g 278%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.