Candied Cherries
Transform fresh cherries into a sweet indulgence with this simple recipe for candied cherries, perfect for desserts or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cherries: Wash fresh cherries under cold water and remove pits.
- Make the Syrup: Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved (3-5 minutes).
- Add the Flavor: Stir in fresh lemon juice and almond extract once sugar is dissolved.
- Add the Cherries: Gently add pitted cherries to the syrup, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, let cool for 30 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container.
Notes
Candied cherries can be used in desserts, cocktails, and as a sweet snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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