Easy Amaretto Cherries
Indulge in these luxurious, boozy cherries perfect for desserts and cocktails, inspired by the iconic Lazzaroni cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 – 3.5 lbs Cherries (pitted)
- 1 1/4 C Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 C Amaretto
- 1/2 C Water (preferably filtered)
- 1 Lemon (juiced; zest saved for another purpose)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Almond Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cherries: Wash cherries gently under cool water, pat dry, and pit them using a cherry pitter or a sturdy straw.
- Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, heat until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the Good Stuff: Stir in amaretto, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract. Simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Cherries and Syrup: Gently fold the pitted cherries into the warm syrup, simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- Cool Down: Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Store It Up: Transfer cherries and syrup into clean, airtight jars, covering cherries completely.
- Serve with Joy: Chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Notes
Cherries are versatile and can be used for sundaes, cocktails, or a cheese plate addition. Enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Amaretto Cherries, dessert, cocktail, sweet treat, homemade gift