Candied Cherries
Elevate your homemade desserts and cocktails with these irresistibly sweet and glossy candied cherries! This simple yet satisfying recipe turns fresh cherries into a versatile treat by slowly simmering them in a fragrant lemon-infused sugar syrup until tender and translucent. Perfect for garnishing cakes, adorning ice cream, or savoring on their own, these candied cherries strike the ideal balance between natural fruit flavor and rich, sugary decadence. With just four ingredients and a little patience, you’ll create a batch of gourmet-quality candied cherries that can be stored in syrup for a luscious topping or air-dried for a chewy, candy-like snack. Whether you're a passionate baker or just looking for a sweet touch for seasonal recipes, these candied cherries are a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh cherries
- 300 grams Granulated sugar
- 250 ml Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cherries thoroughly and remove the stems and pits using a cherry pitter or small knife, being careful not to damage the cherries.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, forming a syrup.
Step 3
Add the pitted cherries to the syrup and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Cook the cherries over low heat for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries become tender and translucent, and the syrup thickens slightly.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the cherries to cool completely in the syrup. This allows the cherries to absorb more flavor and sweetness.
Step 6
Once cooled, transfer the cherries to an airtight container along with their syrup. For a drier texture, you can strain the cherries and lay them on a parchment-lined tray to air dry for 24-48 hours, flipping them occasionally.
Step 7
Store the candied cherries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If dried, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1068.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1461.1 |
| Total Fat 1.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 382.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 365.3g | |
| Protein 6.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 81.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1125.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories