Go Back
Pink Sugared Cherries: maraschino cherries fully coated in bright pink sugar, glossy red peeking through the grainy coating.

Pink Sugared Cherries with Maraschino Stems

Maraschino cherries with stems dipped in vanilla corn syrup and rolled in pink sugar. A 50-minute, 12-serving pink sugared cherries recipe at 50 calories each.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 24 maraschino cherries with stems
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 g
  • Pink food coloring
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Drain the maraschino cherries, keeping the stems intact. Pat them completely dry with paper towels, being careful not to remove the stems; any moisture will prevent the sugar from adhering properly.
  2. Place the granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Add a few drops of pink food coloring and mix thoroughly with a fork until the sugar is uniformly colored. Add more coloring gradually until you achieve your desired shade of pink.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the light corn syrup, water, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended; this mixture will help the sugar adhere to the cherries.
  4. Holding each cherry by its stem, dip it into the syrup mixture, ensuring it is completely coated but not dripping excessively. Let any excess syrup drip off for a few seconds.
  5. Immediately roll the coated cherry in the pink sugar, turning to coat all sides completely. Gently shake off any excess sugar and place the cherry on a parchment-lined tray.
  6. Allow the sugared cherries to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Arrange them on a serving plate, making sure the stems are pointing upward for an attractive presentation.