Home-Made Cherry Syrup Jars
Discover our delicious and simple recipe for cherry syrup jars, a true delight that will please your taste buds and brighten your desserts all year long! Perfect for enjoying the sweetness of cherries even during the winter months, these cherries in syrup are ideal as a topping for crepes, yogurt, or even as a filling for your pies. Easy to make, they require few ingredients and minimal preparation time, making it a fun activity to share with family. Whether you choose the alcoholic option for a more refined taste or prefer a classic syrup, these jars will do justice to your culinary efforts. The sterilization process ensures the long-term preservation of these juicy fruits, allowing you to enjoy them at your own pace. Don’t wait any longer to treat your guests to this sweet delight, which will add a homemade touch to your dishes.
- Preparation time: 5 min
- Cooking time: 25 min
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- - 1 kg of ripe cherries, preferably Bigarreau for their beautiful shape and delicious taste.
- - 300 to 400 g of granulated sugar, depending on your preferences and the variety of cherries chosen.
- - 1 l of water.
- - Optional: Armagnac, Cognac, or Kirsch if desired.
Preparation
1. Carefully clean and stem the cherries, then let them dry completely.
2. In the meantime, prepare the syrup: mix the water and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. You can make an alcoholic syrup by adding about 10 cl of Armagnac, Cognac, or Kirsch per one-liter jar.
3. Pack the cherries into perfectly clean jars, trying to press down the fruit without crushing or splitting them.
4. Cover the cherries with the prepared syrup.
5. Seal the jars tightly and proceed with sterilization by submerging them in boiling water for 25 minutes.
