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Cherry Compote

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups pitted fresh (or frozen, thawed) Bing cherries (about 20 ounces)
1 cup brandy or orange juice
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large heavy saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until cherries are softened and start to release juices, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cherries to a medium heatproof bowl.

    Step 2

    Simmer juices until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 15-20 minutes. Pour reduced syrup over cherries. Serve warm.

TagsCompoteCondimentBrandyAlcoholBeveragesCherryStone FruitFruitOrangeCitrusDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsSimmerSummerBon Appétit
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