Poached Cherries
Indulge in the sweet and aromatic allure of Poached Cherries, a quick and elegant dessert that highlights the natural juiciness of fresh cherries. Simmered gently in a fragrant syrup infused with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of lemon zest, these cherries take on a luxurious flavor with minimal effort. For an added touch of sophistication, an optional splash of orange liqueur like Grand Marnier elevates the dish to dinner-party status. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with creamy ice cream, fluffy pancakes, tangy yogurt, or buttery pound cake. Perfect for summer evenings or year-round entertaining, these poached cherries deliver a burst of vibrant, fruity flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh cherries
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 250 milliliters Water
- 1 piece Vanilla pod (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 1 strip Lemon zest
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 30 milliliters Optional: Orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier)
Instructions
Pit the cherries, keeping them whole if possible. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and vanilla pod (split and seeds scraped) or vanilla extract. Add the lemon zest and cinnamon stick.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved to form a syrup.
Bring the syrup to a gentle simmer, then add the pitted cherries to the pan.
Simmer the cherries in the liquid for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender but not falling apart. Stir occasionally to ensure the cherries cook evenly.
If using orange liqueur, stir it into the poaching liquid during the last minute of cooking.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the cherries to cool in the syrup. This helps them absorb more flavor.
Once cooled, discard the cinnamon stick and lemon zest. Transfer the poached cherries and syrup to a serving dish or an airtight container for storage.
Serve the poached cherries warm, room temperature, or chilled. They pair beautifully with ice cream, pancakes, yogurt, or pound cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.9 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1147 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
