Pickled Cherries Recipe

Brighten your Christmas menu with these vibrant and tangy pickled cherries! A sweet and sour delight, perfect as a unique garnish, a festive cocktail ingredient, or enjoyed on their own. This easy recipe requires minimal prep and yields a delicious, homemade treat that's sure to impress your guests. Make a batch today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 528.6 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Pickled Cherries

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How to Make Pickled Cherries

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 star anise, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. While the mixture simmers gently for 10 minutes, prepare the cherries. Using a sharp wooden skewer or toothpick, prick each cherry 3-4 times to allow the brine to penetrate.
  3. Add 1 pound fresh, pitted cherries to the simmering liquid. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  4. Allow the cherries to cool completely in the liquid.
  5. Carefully transfer the cherries and liquid to a sterilized jar. Seal tightly and let stand at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop. These pickled cherries will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

421g

Fat

0g

Carbs

41g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pickled Cherries?

Pickled Cherries takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pickled Cherries?

Pickled Cherries has approximately 528.6 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pickled Cherries?

The key ingredients for Pickled Cherries are Cherries, Cider Vinegar, Lemon, Zest Of, Star Anise, Cinnamon Stick, Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.

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