Easy Amaretto Cherries (Lazzaroni Copycat Recipe)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Amaretto Cherries, a simple yet elegant twist on the classic Italian dessert. This Lazzaroni copycat recipe combines fresh cherries with amaretto liqueur, sugar, and aromatic extracts to create a luscious syrup that enhances any dish. Whether you’re looking to elevate your desserts, jazz up breakfast favorites, or enjoy these cherries straight from the jar, they are budget-friendly and quick to prepare. With just 7 ingredients and minimal active cooking time, you can have a gourmet treat ready in no time. Perfect for parties or as a sweet personal indulgence, these amaretto-infused cherries are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 – 3.5 lbs fresh pitted cherries
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup amaretto
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, amaretto, and water. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes until cherries soften and burst.
- Stir in lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract; simmer for another 10 minutes until syrup thickens.
- Transfer the cherries and syrup into clean mason jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. If canning, follow proper methods for sealing.
- Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator or pantry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg