Cherries In Spiced Wine Syrup With Pound Cake Croutons Recipe

Name: Cherries In Spiced Wine Syrup With Pound Cake Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 6 black peppercorns; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 (4-inch) rosemary sprig; 2 cups dry red wine; 3/4 cup brandy; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 cups pitted sweet cherries; 1/2 (10.75-ounce) loaf frozen low-fat pound cake (such as Sara Lee); Cooking spray; 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon honey

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
6 black peppercorns
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 (4-inch) rosemary sprig
2 cups dry red wine
3/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups pitted sweet cherries
1/2 (10.75-ounce) loaf frozen low-fat pound cake (such as Sara Lee)
Cooking spray
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon honey

1
Place lemon rind, peppercorns, cinnamon, and rosemary on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely.
2
Combine wine and the next 4 ingredients (through juice) in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Add cheesecloth bag, and cook 5 minutes. Reduce heat, and add cherries; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain cherries in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid.
3
Place the cherries in a medium bowl; discard cheesecloth bag. Return cooking liquid to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 20 minutes or until reduced to 1 1/4 cups. Pour wine syrup over cherries, and refrigerate 1 1/2 hours or until completely cool.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
5
Cut cake into 24 (1-inch) cubes, and arrange cake cubes in a single layer on a nonstick baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned, turning the cubes every 4 minutes.
6
Combine sour cream and 1 tablespoon honey. Spoon 1/2 cup cherry mixture into each of 6 bowls or parfait glasses; top each serving with 4 croutons and 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture.

254

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 6 black peppercorns, 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, 1 (4-inch) rosemary sprig, and more.

Yes, Cherries In Spiced Wine Syrup With Pound Cake Croutons falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherries In Spiced Wine Syrup With Pound Cake Croutons

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions