maraschino cherry
[ mar-uh-SKEE-noh; mar-uh-SHEE-noh ]
This specially treated fruit can be made from any variety of cherry, though the
ROYAL ANN is most often used. The cherries are pitted and then
MACERATED in a flavored
SUGAR SYRUP (usually almond flavor for red cherries, mint for green). At one time they were traditionally flavored with
MARASCHINO LIQUEUR, though such an extravagance is now rare. The cherries are then dyed red or green. The federal government has now banned the use of the harmful dyes that were used until recently. Maraschino cherries can be purchased with or without stems. They're used as a garnish for desserts and cocktails, as well as in baked goods and fruit salads.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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