Maraschino Blueberries
Maraschino Blueberries
Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 2 to 8 days, depending on the soak time you choose
Makes 2 cups
2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed
2 cups warm water
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup Chambord raspberry liqueur
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Step 1
Stir salt into the warm water until it’s dissolved. Add the blueberries and stir them up a bit. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2
In a saucepan mix the Chambord, sugar, and lime juice together over medium heat. Once the mixture is warmed and the sugar has dissolved, remove the pan from the heat.
Step 3
Drain the blueberries and add them to the pan. Stir to coat all the berries, then transfer the berries and the liquid to a jar or container and cover tightly. Refrigerate them for at least two days, ideally a week.
That’s it!