Name: Fresh Cherry Compote Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 lb whole Northwest cherries; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp orange zest; ¼ cup orange juice; pinch kosher salt; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Fresh Cherry Compote Recipe

How To Make Fresh Cherry Compote

Amp up your desserts with this simple cherry compote, made with hints of orange and balsamic vinegar, for that zesty-sweet topping!

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 5 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1lbwhole Northwest cherries,unpitted
2tbspgranulated sugar
1tsporange zest,finely grated
¼cuporange juice
pinchkosher salt
1tspbalsamic vinegar

Instructions

Use a cherry pitter to remove the cherry pits and cut them in half, leaving a few whole cherries, if desired. If without a cherry pitter, gently press on the cherries with the heel of hand to flatten them.
In a medium non-reactive saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Adjust the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often for about 4 minutes or until the cherries release their juices and the sugar dissolves.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
Pour into a clean glass jar, let cool to room temperature, cover with the jar’s lid and refrigerate.
Serve over scones, toasts, and desserts, and enjoy!