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homemade candied cherries

Carmen_Pearlswig avatar
Recipe by
Carmen Pearlswig
@Carmen_Pearlswig
Sandston, VA

This is quick, easy & yummy! Use as a topping, in drinks or in other recipes like cake or bread. I've kept a jar round about a year in the fridge & still good!

method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade candied cherries

  • THIS RECIPE IS PER 1 CUP OF CHERRIES, ADJUST ACCORDING TO HOW MANY CUPS OF CHERRIES YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH.
  • 1 c
    pitted cherries, tart
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP W/ SUGAR
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP W/ STEVIA
  • 1 c
    stevia
  • 1/2 c
    water

How To Make homemade candied cherries

  • 1
    In a bowl, stir together cherries & almond extract.
  • 2
    Scoop or pour about ¾ cups of the cherries into a ½ pint mason jar. Do not pack cherries in; they should fill almost to the top.
  • 3
    Next, make your simple syrup. Mix sugar or Stevia and water in pot or sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, stirring often, 3-5 min’s for sugar, and 1 min for Stevia. Remove from burner & let it cool for 2-3 min’s.
  • 4
    Pour simple syrup into jar over cherries 'til full, I like to give it a few seconds, then give the jar a little shake to remove air bubbles, and top it off.
  • 5
    Put lids on hand-tight and let sit on counter 'til completely cool.
  • 6
    Refrigerate& enjoy!
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