Quick Candied Cherry Recipes

10 EASY WAYS TO USE CANNED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a canned cherry recipe in 30 minutes or less!

HOW TO MAKE EASY, FLAVORFUL CANDIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Combine 1½ cups of sugar and the 1 cup of water in the saucepan.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, or until it reaches the soft thread stage (232 degrees).
• Add the cherries and continue simmering gently, stirring just enough to cover the pieces with syrup.
• Cook for 50 - 60 minutes. Don't stir while cooking.
• Drain and cool slightly. Roll cherries in additional sugar.
• Let dry overnight. Store in an airtight container.
• Note: Save leftover syrup for another batch of cherries or add to iced tea or sparkling water.

CANDIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cherries, water or apple juice, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the juices are quite syrupy and thickened to the consistency of warm honey, 15 to 20 minutes. If you like, you can use a candy thermometer to gauge doneness; the mixture should register about 220°F (105°C).
• Transfer the cherries to a jar. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate.
• The cherries in their syrup will keep for at least 6 months in the refrigerator.
• To boost the cherry flavor, stir 1/8 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon amaretto liqueur into the cherries just before placing them in the jar.
• You can double or even triple this recipe, to take advantage of the cherry season. If you do make a big batch, simmer a lemon half or a lemon slice or two with the cherries, then remove it before transferring to the jars.

CANDIED CHERRY BUNDT CAKE WITH ICED GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Grease an 8 inch bundt pan.
• Dust with flour, then shake any excess.
• Cut cherries in half and toss them in flour.
• In a mixer, cream butter and sugar until creamy and light.
• Add eggs, then vanilla.
• Add dry ingredients that have been previously sifted and fold by hand alternating with milk.
• Stir in cherries.
• Pour into tin and smooth surface.
• Bake for 35 min or until toothpick comes out clean of the center.
• Let cool in pan for 10 min before unmolding.
• For the glaze, stir all ingredients over a hot water bath or double boiler until smooth.
• Pour over cake.