Maraschino cherries contain artificial colors, lots of added sugar, and offer very few nutrients compared to unpreserved and unprocessed cherries. Maraschino cherries are cherries that have been heavily preserved and sweetened. Maraschino cherries are a popular topping for ice cream sundaes and used in certain cocktails or as garnishes for foods like glazed ham, parfaits, milkshakes, cakes, and pastries. They’re also often found in canned fruit mixes.
