"Skip the store-bought jars—make your own homemade maraschino-style cherries with real ingredients! Includes a non-alcoholic version and a boozy cocktail-ready option...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb fresh sweet cherries, pitted (you can leave stems on if you’d like)
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1 cup water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 Tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla if you prefer)
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Optional: (for a boozy version): 1/2 cup maraschino liqueur (like Luxardo), brandy, or bourbon