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Cherry Recipe

A delightful cherry dish that balances sweet and tart flavors, perfect for topping desserts or enjoying on its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Colander
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Start by washing the cherries thoroughly.
  2. Using a cherry pitter or a knife, remove the pits from the cherries.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract if using.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook to release the juices from the cherries.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water, then add this mixture to the saucepan.
  6. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cherry sauce cool slightly.
  8. Transfer the cherry mixture to a serving dish.

Notes

Serve over ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt.