Luxardo Cherry Recipe

Make your own boozy cherries at home with this Luxardo Cherry Recipe. You can use these cherries in cocktails, desserts and more!

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Ingredients

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cinnamon stick

Freshly grated nutmeg, just a pinch or two

Juice of 1 lemon

½ cup water

3-4 cups fresh cherries, stems removed and pitted

1 cup Luxardo Maraschino liqueur

Directions

1. Place sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick, lemon juice and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

2. Bring mixture to a simmer and cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Add cherries and bring to a simmer again for another 5 minutes.

4. Remove from the heat and stir in the Luxardo liqueur.

5. Allow mixture to cool completely before adding to a sealable jar. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or use a water bath method to can and seal for longer storage.

The syrup can also be used in cocktails or desserts like my Cherry Tart Recipe HERE. If you decide to can these, they would also make a great gift!