This Cherry Glaze is as pretty as it is delicious! Pour it over cake, drizzle it over scones...the possibilities are limited only by your imagination!
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This Cherry Glaze is a simple and delicious treat! Bursting with cherry flavor, and without a drop of food color, you'll find yourself adding it to cakes, cookies, scones, and more!
If you enjoy this recipe, check out the posts for my Cherry Tart, Almond Sweet Rolls, and Cherry Scones!
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Ingredients
Only TWO ingredients! You can find measurements for each of the ingredients in the recipe card, below.
- Cherries - For moisture, flavor, and gorgeous color! You can use fresh or frozen cherries for the glaze.
- Powdered Sugar - For sweetness, and because it dissolves easily and gives the glaze a smooth texture.
Instructions
Here's how to make this recipe, step by step! You can find more detailed instructions included in the recipe card, below.
- Warm cherries in a small saucepan until their juices are released. Press the cherries through a fine mesh strainer to get as much juice from them as possible.
- Sift powdered sugar, then add the cherry juice and mix until smooth. That's it!
Equipment
Here are some things that I used to make this recipe:
- Cherry Pitter - Not a necessity with the few cherries that you need to pit, but it is a convenient tool to have in the kitchen (works well on olives, too)!
- Fine Mesh Strainer - A strainer will help you to get as much juice from your cherries as possible.
How to Use Cherry Glaze
The ways to use this Cherry Glaze are only limited by your imagination! Here are a few ways that I've thought of:
- Drizzled over my Cherry Scones or Almond Sweet Rolls for a sweet start to your day!
- Keep the glaze on the thicker side and use it to frost my Buttermilk Cookies.
- Pour it over some chocolate cake, Cornmeal Pound Cake, or Lavender Pound Cake!
- Use it to glaze these baked Honey Donuts!
Storage
Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze the glaze in an airtight container for up to three months.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Cherry Glaze
- 4 ounces cherries, pitted and chopped (see note)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Warm about cherries in a small saucepan on the stove until they break down and release their juice, then press the cherries in a fine-mesh strainer to get as much juice out as possible.
- Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl, then add the cherry juice and stir to combine. If the glaze is a bit too thin, you can add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add a bit more cherry juice.
- Leftover glaze can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, the glaze may be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Estimate
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.
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