Cherry Compote

By Pierre Franey

Published June 27, 1995

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(28)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

  • ½ cup vodka

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 orange cut into 10 slices

  • 2 sticks cinnamon (each about 2 inches long)

  • 2 pounds pitted cherries

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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

38 grams carbs; 177 calories; 3 grams fiber; 1 milligram sodium; 1 gram protein; 33 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine vodka, honey, orange and cinnamon in saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to boil. Add cherries, cover, reduce to simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to storage container, and allow to cool. Serve over poundcake.

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lisa c-johnson

I didn't like the orange slices. Would omit the next time around and use orange water/essence instead. Very good with ice cream

lisa c-johnson

I didn't like the orange slices. Would omit the next time around and use orange water/essence instead. Very good with ice cream

Genny

Quite nice and refreshing with ice cream. Made 6/11/16

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