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Maraschino Cherry Frosting

February 10, 2015

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Don’t let the juice from your maraschino cherry jar go to waste! Make this deliciously gorgeous Maraschino Cherry Frosting instead! Perfect on cupcakes, cookies, cake and more!

Love all things cherry? Make sure to try my Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake and Cherry Cheesecake Dip!

Don't let the juice from your maraschino cherry jar go to waste! Make this deliciously gorgeous Maraschino Cherry Frosting instead! Perfect on cupcakes, cookies, cake and more! | MomOnTimeout.com | #recipe #frosting #cherry

Cherry Frosting Recipe

After posting several cherry recipes recently, I figured you guys might be wondering what I’m doing with all the juice from the maraschino cherry jars. Trust me, that stuff does not go to waste around here.

This past weekend we made cherry milkshakes (recipe coming this summer!) and today I’m sharing my favorite cherry frosting recipe made with maraschino cherry juice. The juice adds a “natural” pretty pink color to the frosting without having to add food coloring and it’s the perfect way to use up some of that delicious juice!

Don't let the juice from your maraschino cherry jar go to waste! Make this deliciously gorgeous Maraschino Cherry Frosting instead! Perfect on cupcakes, cookies, cake and more! | MomOnTimeout.com | #recipe #frosting #cherry

This recipe is delightfully easy and the frosting goes well on just about everything: cupcakes, cakes, cookies, you name it!

Don't let the juice from your maraschino cherry jar go to waste! Make this deliciously gorgeous Maraschino Cherry Frosting instead! Perfect on cupcakes, cookies, cake and more! | MomOnTimeout.com | #recipe #frosting #cherry

Perfect on vanilla or chocolate cupcakes, this frosting is equally delicious on graham crackers on vanilla wafers. Plus, we often enjoy just eating with a spoon 🙂

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Don't let the juice from your maraschino cherry jar go to waste! Make this deliciously gorgeous Maraschino Cherry Frosting instead! Perfect on cupcakes, cookies, cake and more! | MomOnTimeout.com | #recipe #frosting #cherry

The consistency is usually spot-on for me but if it’s a little thick for you, just add additional cherry juice, one teaspoon at a time to thin it out. The bonus in that is you get an even prettier pink frosting.

I used almond extract for the frosting instead of vanilla extract for two reasons; one, it’s clear so it doesn’t muddle the pretty pink color and two, cherry and almond go together so perfectly!

Don't let the juice from your maraschino cherry jar go to waste! Make this deliciously gorgeous Maraschino Cherry Frosting instead! Perfect on cupcakes, cookies, cake and more! | MomOnTimeout.com | #recipe #frosting #cherry

More Cherry Recipes

  1. Cherry Cheese Danish Recipe
  2. Cherry Almond Cupcakes
  3. Baked Cherry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole
  4. Cherry Limeade
  5. Chocolate Cherry Lush

How To Make Cherry Frosting

cherry frosting piped into a clear canning jar topped with a maraschino cherry.
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Cherry Frosting Recipe

Don't let the juice from your maraschino cherry jar go to waste! Make this deliciously gorgeous Maraschino Cherry Frosting instead! Perfect on cupcakes, cookies, cake and more!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cherry frosting, frosting, maraschino cherry frosting
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 5 cups of frosting
Calories 1043kcal
Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 16 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
  • 32 ounces powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cherry juice from maraschino cherry jar, plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Beat softened butter in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in about two cup of powdered sugar.
  • Beat in the maraschino cherry juice and almond extract until completely combined.
  • Gradually beat in the rest of the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time.
  • If your frosting is too thick, beat in additional maraschino cherry juice one teaspoon at a time.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1043kcal | Carbohydrates: 184g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 179g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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By Trish - Mom On Timeout February 10, 2015 5 Ingredients or Less, Dessert, Easter Recipes, Favorites, Frosting/Icing, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Recipes

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