POACHED CHERRIES

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A French dessert recipe for poached cherries in vanilla and lemon syrup. Posted for Zaar World Tour 2006

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups water
1 vanilla bean
3/4 cup sugar
1 lemon, zest of, pared (no white pith)
1 tablespoon strained fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 lbs cherries, pitted

Steps:

  • Combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan.
  • Place over low heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Raise the heat to high and bring the syrup to a boil.
  • Stir in the fruit and the lemon juice.
  • Cover the fruit with a lid slightly smaller than the diameter of the saucepan.
  • This will keep the fruit submerged in the syrup.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook about 8 minutes.
  • Allow the fruit to cool in the syrup, still covered, to room temperature.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • To serve:.
  • May be served as is, garnished with whipped cream.
  • Or use as a garnish for cakes, filling for crepes or as an ice cream topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.7, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 59.5, Protein 1.8

Rodney Larkin
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I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I loved these poached cherries. They're so sweet and juicy.


SHaRmin Riyadh
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These poached cherries are a great addition to any dessert. I love using them in pies, cobblers, and ice cream sundaes.


Toyav Ahmed
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I've tried other poached cherry recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cherries are perfectly tender and the syrup is the perfect consistency.


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These poached cherries are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the cherries plump up and the syrup is so flavorful.


Sanjana Madushanka
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I made these poached cherries for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Ahsan Maqbool
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These poached cherries are a great way to use up fresh cherries. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Hasan Hafiz
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious and elegant dessert.


Hajnal Zolt√°n
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These poached cherries are delicious! The syrup is perfect for drizzling over ice cream or yogurt.


Rubab Abbas
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I've never poached cherries before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better than I expected. I'll definitely be making these again.


Surendra Limboo
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These poached cherries are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love how easy they are to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


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