Cherry Chocolate Beignets with Vanilla Stewed Cherries

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   Split the vanilla bean in half and with a back of a paring knife scrape the inside of its seeds.

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   In a medium saucepan, add the 4 cups of cherries, red wine, 1/2 cup sugar and the vanilla bean and it's seeds.

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   Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, remove vanilla bean.

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   Keep stewed cherries warm.

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   To make Cherry Chocolate Beinets.

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   In a large saucepan, heat up the oil for frying to 360 degrees F. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, set aside.

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   In another medium bowl whisk eggs with oil, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and milk.

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   Add flour mixture to egg mixture, stir in melted chocolate and dried cherries.

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   Roll 2 tablespoons of batter into balls.

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    Fry each side for 1 minute.

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    Transfer beinets to a rack.

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    To serve, place about 1/3 cup of the poached cherries with liquid in a soup bowl.

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    Place 2 to 3 beinets on top and garnish with cocoa-sugar dusting.

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    Option: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top

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    1 tablespoon cocoa powder

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    1/2 cup sugar

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    In a small bowl combine cocoa powder and sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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