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preserved cherries in jar with spoon at side

Cherries Preserved In Red Wine Syrup

Karon Grieve
These delicious cherries are perfect in desserts, cocktails, baking and with a cheeseboard too
4.25 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course preserves
Cuisine French
Servings 1 600g jar
Calories 1047 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 600 g cherries
  • 80 g sugar
  • 300 ml red wine
  • 40 ml kirsch or vodka
  • 1 vanilla pod
Metric - US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Remove the stones/pits from the cherries
  • Place all ingredients in a pan and heat gently to dissolve sugar then bring to a boil, lower temperature and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Ladle the cherries and wine into sterilised jars

Notes

These preserved cherries will keep for 3-6 months but if you want to can them simply water bath for 20 minutes to keep them for a year.
Calories shown are for the full amount, serving size is entirely up to you.

Nutrition

Calories: 1047kcalCarbohydrates: 185gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 1715mgFiber: 13gSugar: 159gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 4mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I'm using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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