Sounds interesting. Canned sweetened Morello cherries are locally available (Zergut brand at some local food shops, plus Trader Joe’s also carries some) so this would be a worthwhile experiment for Christmas.
You’d have to adjust for the the sugar of course, but if you start out with a mini batch you should be OK.
I think I will talk the husband into trying a tiny batch. He brews beer and makes makes wine, so this should appeal to him.