Cherries in Spiced Wine Syrup Recipe

Name: Cherries in Spiced Wine Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 4 whole cloves; 4 black peppercorns; 3 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups red Zinfandel; 1/2 cup kirsch or other cherry-flavored brandy; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) pitted sour cherries (1 lb); 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise; Special equipment: kitchen string; a 4-inch square of cheesecloth; a 1-qt jar with lid

Servings: persons

1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
4 whole cloves
4 black peppercorns
3 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
1 1/2 cups red Zinfandel
1/2 cup kirsch or other cherry-flavored brandy
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) pitted sour cherries (1 lb)
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
Special equipment: kitchen string; a 4-inch square of cheesecloth; a 1-qt jar with lid

1
Tie bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns, and zest together in a cheesecloth bag.
2
Combine Zinfandel, kirsch, water, sugar, and cheesecloth bag in a 4-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
3
Add fresh or frozen cherries with any juices, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean and simmer, uncovered, until cherries are tender but still hold their shape, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Drain cherries in a sieve set over a bowl.
5
Return cooking liquid to pan along with vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and cheesecloth bag and boil until reduced to about 1 1/4 cups, about 12 minutes.
6
Cool liquid slightly and discard vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and cheesecloth bag.
7
Transfer cherries and cooled liquid to jar and chill, covered, at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf, 4 whole cloves, 4 black peppercorns, 3 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips fresh lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Cherries in Spiced Wine Syrup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherries in Spiced Wine Syrup

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