1 pound regular cherries or sour cherries, stems removed and pitted
1 cup luxardo liqueur
Directions
To a cold medium saucepan, combine the sugar and vanilla. Combine.
Set heat to medium, add the water, cinnamon stick, pinch of nutmeg, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
Turn the heat down to low and add cherries. Cook at a simmer for about 3 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove from the heat and stir in luxardo liqueur. Allow the mixture to cool completely.