"Maraschino Cherries come from the fruit of the sour and bitter Marasca Cherry tree, grown in the coastal area of Croatia and Northern Italy. Candied with cherry juice syrup, these cherries are pitted and are perfect for cocktails or desserts of all types. Approximately 50% of the jar are Marasca cherries, and 50% a delicious cherry syrup that can be used for beverages or desserts. All natural dark cherry color with no artificial ingredients and made from the cherries grown in Zadar by the Maraska Company." —producer