National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

Chocolate covered cherries are a popular confection made from maraschino cherries that are coated in chocolate. The cherries are typically soaked in a sugar syrup or liqueur before being coated in chocolate, which gives them a sweet, rich flavor. The process of making chocolate covered cherries typically involves draining the juice from a jar of maraschino cherries and replacing it with a flavored sugar syrup or liqueur, such as Kirsch or Amaretto. The cherries are then left to soak in the syrup or liqueur for several hours or overnight, which infuses them with flavor. Once the cherries are ready, they are coated in chocolate. The chocolate can be melted and tempered, or can be made from a pre-made chocolate coating that is melted and used to coat the cherries. The coated cherries are then left to cool and harden before being served. Chocolate covered cherries are a popular treat during the holiday season, and are often given as gifts or included in gift baskets. They can also be found in candy stores and specialty food shops year-round.