Easy Homemade Cocktail Cherries | LUXARDO RECIPE

Cherries are in season, so it’s time to preserve them! Today on Savidge Kitchen, we’re making a DIY Luxardo cherry dupe that is just as dark, rich, and syrupy as the original, for a fraction of the cost. A lot of the cocktail cherry recipes you find online include alcohol- not this one! (And for the record, there’s no alcohol in actual Luxardo cherries either). This recipe is for candied cherries, aka, glace cherries, aka the most delicious treat that you can use in cocktails, mocktails, pies, ice cream, and even a shirley temple By using fresh, seasonal cherries (like the Bing cherries I found at Costco) and a simple candying process, you can make several jars of these premium cocktail garnishes for the price of just one store-bought jar. These are perfect for your Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or even served over vanilla ice cream and pancakes. In this video tutorial, I’ll walk you through the method to get that signature flavor and thick, luxurious syrup. We'll talk about the difference between sweet and tart cherries, and why that matters here. We’ll also talk about the best tools for pitting cherries, how to balance the sweetness with citric acid, and why almond extract is the secret ingredient for that complex cherry flavor. TOPICS COVERED The ratio for perfectly candied cherries. How to save money by making premium garnishes at home. The difference between sweet and sour cherries, and how to adjust your recipe. Tips for shelf-stable storage and canning. Creative ways to use your homemade cherries, from tarts to mocktails! *Don't forget to check out Savidge Kitchen Provisions for our craft syrups!* https://www.savidgekitchen.com/provis... CANDIED CHERRY RECIPE (Imperial & Metric) -Cherries: 2 lbs (approx. 28.9 oz / 820g after pitting) -Sugar: 3.5 cups (approx. 28.9 oz / 820g) — We use a 1:1 ratio by weight with the pitted cherries. -Lemon Juice: 6.75 tbsp (100ml) approximately 3 medium lemons -Almond Extract: 1 tsp (5ml) -Citric Acid (Optional): 1 tsp (5g) — Adds a nice brightness to balance the sugar. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Homemade Luxardo cherries 0:40 - Essential tools for cherry prep 1:46 - Ingredients for homemade luxardo cherries 2:27 - Sweet vs. Sour: Choosing your cherries 4:15 - Tips for easy cherry pitting 5:33 - Measuring & Ratios: Scaling the recipe 7:10 - Balancing flavor with acid & almond extract 10:45 - Why we don’t need Luxardo liqueur 11:23 - The cooking process 12:12 - A message from Savidge Kitchen Provisions 13:15 - How to test for the perfect syrup thickness CURATED AMAZON IDEA LISTS: https://www.savidgekitchen.com/recomm... FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM:   / savidge.kitchen   ELEVATED CRAFT SHAKER: It's the best shaker you'll ever own. https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=176485... SUBSCRIBE to SAVIDGE KITCHEN for more creative cocktails, tasty treats, and lots of laughs!!