Amarena Cherries (Fabbri or Toschi Brand)

Hello,

I'm looking for a local source (western burbs ideally) for Amarena cherries? I've found a few online shops but shipping costs are a bit outrageous. I've included a few links for those unfamiliar with these delectable treats.

Ciao,
Ezio

Amarena - Toschi



Amarena - Fabbri

Have you tried Gino's in Piazza Italia on Harlem near Addison?

Not Western suburbs, but if you ever get to Wilmette you might give Convito Italiano a call. If they don't have them they might even give you a lead.

I'd be interested to hear what you find out.

The Fabbri ones have been at Williams Sonoma in recent months - maybe in for the holidays.

annieb wrote:Have you tried Gino's in Piazza Italia on Harlem near Addison?

Was in there today; no cherries.

Giovanna

JP Graziano now has the Fabbri cherries in stock. It had been 10 years since I'd had them, and I forgot just how intense and delicious they are. With mascarpone and grated amaretti cookies, a simple and perfect dessert.

They were on prominent display at JP Graziano's last week in small containers for $5. Half Italian in Logan Square also carries them, and they go excellent on cheesecake.

I think I saw these at sur la table in Naperville a few months ago. Also try Bendes on Roosevelt Rd in Glen Ellyn. They might have them.

Does anyone know how long a jar of Fabbri Amarena cherries will last in the fridge?

do not know but i will be seeing someone who has a jar from xmas and i will find out.

DJH wrote:Does anyone know how long a jar of Fabbri Amarena cherries will last in the fridge?

Much like maraschino cherries -- a very long time. They're well preserved in their sugary bath. If I had to guess, you won't notice any change in flavor for at least 6-9 months (if not appreciably longer) (as long as they're sealed - not exposed to fridge odors).

Yes because they are in heavy sugar syrup they last along time. Even outside the refrigerator. We got them at xmas and they are still going strong.

I think Toschi https://cookingtimejournal.com/best-coc ... k_Cherries is the most common brand, but I personally find them kind of underwhelming. If I were you, I'd do the following:

Get an empty peanut butter jar or the equivalent.

Go to your local Whole Foods or equivalent and get a bag of high-quality frozen dark cherries.

Go to your local liquor mart and get a bottle of decent brandy (the cheap stuff from Remy Martin is fine) and a bottle of maraschino (cherry liqueur; I use Stock brand but there are other brands that are generally regarded as better, such as Maraska or Luxardo)

Put as many of the cherries in the empty jar as will fit.

Fill the remaining space in the jar with equal parts brandy and maraschino.

Stick the jar in your fridge for a few days.

Fish the cherries out and use them in cocktails or on desserts. When you're done with the first batch, re-fill the jar with more cherries (there should still be a bunch of liquid in it), then top off the booze.