Get jars, lids, and canner ready to go. Prepare the syrup. Zest the lemon, then measure 2 tablespoons of lemon juice from the lemon. Combine zest, lemon juice, water and sugar in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil to dissolve sugar. Boil 1 minute

Pack the cherries into hot, sterilized jars and add 1 tablespoon of the Amaretto Liqueur to each jar. Ladle hot syrup into jars. Remove bubbles, leave 1/2 ” headspace. Wipe edge and put on lid and ring

Process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes. Enjoy!