Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Name: Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon pure almond extract; 118 milliliters red grape juice; 1 pinch Pinch kosher salt; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 star anise pod; 237 milliliters sugar; 454 grams fresh sweet cherries (with or without their stems)

Homemade Maraschino Cherries might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 387 calories, 2g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 3. Head to the store and pick up almond extract, grape juice, cherries, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of water with the sugar, red grape juice,star anise pod and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.

Ingredients you will need

Grape Juice