Sweet Nostalgia Vintage Inspired Maraschino Cherry Glaze Recipe.

This is the fifth glaze recipe I’ve added to the blog, and I thought the maple was amazing this Maraschino Glaze might be a new favorite.

Easy to make 5 ingredient Maraschino Cherry Glaze that’s perfect for Your Christmas and Valentine’s Day desserts.

Children often have particular tastes, and maraschino cherries have a sweet and vibrant flavor that many kids enjoy.

Moms can create dessert dishes that appeal to her children's taste preferences.

More glaze recipe flavors and ideas below!

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A little history about this glaze recipe

The initial Maraschino cherry glaze recipe idea was sourced from an old newspaper article, with distinct ingredient variations.

While the core concept remains unchanged, and lots of nostalgia the original version specified 1 tablespoon of butter without including almond extract or food coloring.

I believe this adaptation results in a more vibrant and robust flavored glaze.

4 reasons why you should try this Maraschino Cherry Glaze recipe.

Colorful and Appealing Presentation: The bright red color of maraschino cherries adds a visually appealing element to dishes.
Special Treat for Kids: The maraschino cherry glaze could be intended as a special treat or dessert for kids
Celebrations or Parties: If there's a special occasion, celebration, or party, you might want to prepare a dish with a maraschino cherry glaze as a festive and enjoyable component.
Nostalgia or Tradition: Parents may have fond memories associated with maraschino cherries from their own childhood and want to share that nostalgic experience with their kids.

Today’s helpful housewife hint of the day:

Temperature Control for Consistency

Thickening: If your glaze is too thin, add a small amount of powdered sugar gradually until you achieve the desired consistency. Alternatively, let it sit at room temperature for a bit to thicken naturally.
Thinning: For a glaze or icing that's too thick, try adding a bit of liquid, like water or milk, a few drops at a time, and mix thoroughly until you reach the desired consistency.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that ingredients like butter or cream cheese are at room temperature before making icing. This helps achieve a smoother consistency without lumps and makes it easier to blend.
Heat Control: When heating glazes, avoid high temperatures. Gentle heat and stirring can prevent the mixture from becoming too runny or too thick too quickly.
Refrigeration Assistance: If your glaze or icing is too runny and you're short on time, a brief stint in the refrigerator can help it set faster. Conversely, if it's too thick, letting it sit at room temperature briefly can help loosen it up slightly.

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Maraschino Cherry Glaze Recipe

Notes:

Time: 10 minutes

Makes: 1 Cup

glaze will cool and thicken quickly you can place back on heat to melt.
maraschino cherry juice will make the glaze a pink color add red food coloring if you want more of a dark pink color.
Easily 2x the recipe depending on how much you need.

Ingredients:

1 Cup sifted powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons Maraschino cherry juice
1/3 teaspoon Almond extract
Red food coloring

Directions

In a small saucepan melt butter on low heat.
Once melted add in maraschino cherry juice.
Slowly add in sifted powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time and remove from heat.
Combine ingredients then add almond extract and 2 - 3 drops red food coloring.
Blend once more and enjoy!

Storage: Many homemade glazes, especially those containing perishable ingredients like fresh fruit juices or dairy, should be stored in the refrigerator.

Place the glaze in an airtight container to prevent odors from the fridge affecting its flavor. It's generally a good idea to use homemade glazes within a week to a few weeks if refrigerated.

More Flavors And ideas For Maraschino Cherry Glaze

Cheesecake: Drizzle the maraschino cherry glaze over a classic cheesecake for a burst of sweet and colorful flavor.

Ice Cream: Top vanilla or chocolate ice cream with the glaze for a fruity and indulgent sundae.

Cupcakes: Fill cupcakes with maraschino cherry glaze for a surprise burst of flavor when bitten into or use it as a colorful and tasty frosting or icing.

Yogurt Parfait: Create a colorful and delicious yogurt parfait by layering yogurt with granola and a generous drizzle of maraschino cherry glaze.

Chocolate Fondue Dip: Serve maraschino cherry glaze as a dipping sauce for chocolate fondue, providing a delightful contrast to the rich chocolate.

Doughnuts: Delicious for cherry doughnuts. Dip doughnuts into maraschino cherry glaze.