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Luxardo Cherries Recipe
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Luxardo Cherries Recipe

This recipe produces Luxardo-style cherries preserved in a syrup infused with vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice, then mixed with Luxardo liqueur. The cherries soften gently in the spiced syrup, absorbing subtle warm flavors without losing their shape. Cooling with the liqueur preserves their color and adds depth. These cherries are suitable for gifting, cocktail garnishes, or dessert toppings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 4 (4-ounce) jars of maraschino cherries
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
  • 1/4 vanilla bean scraped
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound cherries stems removed and pitted, regular or sour
  • 1 cup luxardo liqueur

Instructions

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  1. To a medium saucepan (don’t turn the heat on yet), combine the sugar and vanilla bean caviar. Rub the vanilla bean with the sugar until it’s evenly distributed throughout—don’t be shy to use your hands! Turn the flame to medium, add the cinnamon stick, pinch of nutmeg, juice from 1 lemon and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Turn the heat down to low and add the cherries. Cook the cherries at a simmer for about 3 minutes, until they’re slightly softened. Remove from the heat and stir in the luxardo liqueur. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
  3. If you’re not canning, then feel free to fill up a few jars with the cherries and liquid. If you are canning them, then be sure to bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently drop in the jars and boil for about 1 minute. I followed the rules off of Weck Jars’ website. Per their instruction, place on the tops, with the fastens and drop them into the boiling water. Bring the water back up to a boil and cook for at least 3 minutes. Carefully remove jars from the water and allow to cool completely. Remove the fastens.

Notes

  • Use Weck jars or similar quality canning jars suitable for hot water bath processing.
  • Ensure proper sealing and follow safe canning practices to store cherries long-term.
  • The recipe requires no heating before adding the cherries to preserve their texture; simmer gently after adding cherries.

Nutrition Information

Serving 12g Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 (4-ounce) jars of maraschino cherries

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Serving 12g
Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%

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