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Cherry Compote
This sweet, saucy Cherry Compote is one of the best fresh cherry recipes and it’s so easy to make. It comes together in about 15 minutes and it’s the perfect topping for cheesecake, yogurt, ice cream and more! It’s sweet and saucy, and is guaranteed to elevate anything you serve it with. It makes a great dessert topping for cheesecake, ice cream and cakes, and is also wonderful served over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes and waffles.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Remove the stems from the cherries and pit using a cherry pitter. Use one bowl for the pits, and place the cherries in a small to medium sized sauce pan. If you don't have a cherry pitter, cut around all sides of the pit with a paring knife. 1 lb. fresh cherries
- Step 2
Add the sugar, water and lemon juice to the pan with the cherries and stir well to combine. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the cherries have softened and the liquid thickens, about 10 minutes. If you prefer a thicker sauce, combine the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water and stir to combine, then slowly add it to the compote as it cooks, stirring the entire time until the liquid comes to the desired consistency.
- Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Cool and room temperature and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
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I’m Marcie, a wife, mother of 2 boys and a German Shepherd named Uzi. I’m a cooking school graduate residing in Boise, Idaho where I can’t get enough of the outdoors. I created Flavor the Moments in 2012 so that I could share recipes with friends and family. Over the years, I’ve built this blog into a trusted resource for home cooks looking for real food recipes that highlight seasonal produce and sustainable protein sources.
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