Description
A classic dessert featuring juicy cherries sautéed in a buttery, sweet sauce and served warm over ice cream or pound cake.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter (salted)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces fresh cherries
- 2 tablespoons liqueur (your choice: Port, Marsala, Brandy, Cognac, etc.)
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash the cherries and remove the stems. Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until bubbling slightly.
- Add the sugar and continue heating until fully dissolved.
- Add the prepared cherries and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender and releasing juices.
- Pour in the liqueur, almond extract, and salt; cook until the alcohol smell dissipates and the syrup thickens.
- Serve warm over sliced pound cake or ice cream.
Notes
Use fresh cherries for best flavor. Experiment with different liqueurs for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg