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Cherries in Syrup

Preserving cherries in syrup is easy and it allows you to make the most of the short cherry season.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 40 mins
Servings: 2 -3 small jars
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 500 g/ about 1 lb sweet or sour cherries
  • 325 g/ 10.5 oz/ 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 larger star anise Note
  • 150 ml/ 5 fl.oz/ ⅔ cup water

Instructions

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  1. Pit the cherries with a cherry pitter. Place in a large bowl. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and star anise. Stir well. Cover with a kitchen cloth. Let sit for 20-25 hours.
  2. Strain the cherries and reserve the liquid. Pour the liquid into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the water and the star anise that was already in the cherry bowl. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the syrup for about 15 minutes. The syrup should not thicken too much.
  3. Add the cherries and simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes or until the cherries are softer. The syrup should not be too thick, it should remain pourable. Remove the foam and the star anise from the pot.
  4. Divide the cherries into sterilized jars and pour the liquid over the fruit, they should be completely covered. Seal well.
  5. Let cool and keep in a dark cool place. They will keep for at least 3 months. You could can the jars, if desired, they will keep even longer. Once opened, keep refrigerated and eat within 4-5 days.

Notes

  • Alternative spices: cinnamon stick, cloves (not more than 2), all-spice berries, cardamom pods.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 1g (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 46g (92%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3 small jars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 1g 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 46g 92%

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