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amarena cherries in syrup baking recipe
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Homemade Amarena Cherries in Syrup

Rich Italian preserved dark cherries in almond-scented amaretto sugar syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Cherries and Syrup
  • 1 lb fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Disaronno amaretto liqueur
  • 1 tsp pure almond extract

Method
 

  1. Combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and amaretto in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir until sugar completely dissolves and liquid comes to a gentle boil.
  3. Add pitted cherries and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until cherries soften and syrup thickens.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in almond extract, and let cool to room temperature.
  5. Pour cherries and syrup into clean mason jars and seal tightly.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using over ice cream, cheesecake, or cocktails.