Combine syrup, soy sauce, water and cherries in small sauce pot over medium heat.

Squeeze juice from half lemon in mixture and stir well.

Once mixture is heated, begin adding 1/4 cup of sugar and stir until complete dissolved.

Taste glaze for sweetness. As different maple syrups will have different levels of sweetness, it might be necessary to add additional sugar.

Once glaze is sweet enough, remove from heat and refrigerate. When completely cool, cover and store chilled.

Use at room temperature as glaze for grilled fresh fish.