What is a substitute for Amarena cherries?
- What is a substitute for Amarena cherries?
Substitute for Amarena cherries For cocktails substitute Maraschino cherries. For a topping for cakes, tarts or ice cream substitute preserved sour cherries OR cherry pie filling.
- Where do Amarena cherries come from?
Amarenas are wild, dark cherries that come directly from Italy and are considered to be a gourmet treat or ingredient. They have a slightly bitter taste but they are usually preserved in a syrup that is very sweet.