Homemade Luxardo Cherries
Ingredients
- Fresh Ohio sour cherries, pitted
- Simple syrup
- Luxardo liqueur
- Cinnamon stick
- Spiced cherry bitters
- Star anise
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherries:
- Start by thoroughly washing and pitting your fresh Ohio sour cherries. Ensure all stems and pits are removed.
- Create the Syrup Mixture:
- In a saucepan, combine equal parts water and sugar to create a simple syrup. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Add a generous pour of Luxardo liqueur to infuse the syrup with its distinctive marasca cherry flavor.
- Drop in a cinnamon stick and a star anise pod to introduce warm, spicy notes.
- Add a few dashes of spiced cherry bitters for depth and complexity.
- Cook the Cherries:
- Place the prepared cherries into the syrup mixture.
- Heat the mixture over low heat just until the cherries are heated through and tender but not falling apart. This gentle process helps preserve the cherries’ shape and texture.
- Allow the cherries to simmer gently to absorb the flavors without bringing them to a boil, which could make them mushy.
- Can the Cherries:
- Sterilize your canning jars and lids according to proper canning guidelines.
- Once the cherries are infused, carefully ladle them into the sterilized jars, ensuring even distribution of cherries and syrup.
- Seal the jars while the mixture is still hot, and process them in a water bath to ensure a proper seal for storage.
- Store:
- Store the canned cherries in a cool, dark place. They will continue to infuse and develop flavor over time.
Notes
Alternatively, you can use any blend of Luxardo, Bourbon, Brandy, etc.
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