Maraschino Cherries

Ingredients

• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup water
• 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.
• Fill 4 oz jars with cherries.