Fresh Cherry Compote
Description
This cherry compote made with fresh tart cherries is a quick and easy summer dessert topping that tastes sweet and tangy at the same time.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 1/2 cups pitted tart cherries
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions
1
Bring 3/4 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cherries; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cherries soften, about 5 minutes.
2
Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour over the cherry mixture in the saucepan. Stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.