Danish Cherries Recipe

Name: Danish Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups pitted cherries; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 -4 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (the grated outer yellow rind); 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, blanched, optional (To blanch almonds, place them in a colander over a sink. Pour boiling water over them, and rub off t); Toppings; whipped cream; whipped ricotta cheese (To whip ricotta, beat it vigorously with a whisk, or at high speed with an electric mixer); cheese; plain yogurt, with a few blanched almonds folded in

Servings: persons

4 cups pitted cherries
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 -4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (the grated outer yellow rind)
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup slivered almonds, blanched, optional (To blanch almonds, place them in a colander over a sink. Pour boiling water over them, and rub off t)
Toppings
whipped cream
whipped ricotta cheese (To whip ricotta, beat it vigorously with a whisk, or at high speed with an electric mixer)
cheese
plain yogurt, with a few blanched almonds folded in

1
Place cherries in a heavy medium-sized saucepan, and cook over medium heat, covered, for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Add lemon juice and whisk until smooth. Stir this into the hot cherries, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick, about 5 to 8 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, almond extract, and slivered almonds.
4
Serve hot, warm, room, temperature, or cold, top with whipped cream, whipped ricotta, or yogurt. Enjoy!

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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: 4 cups pitted cherries, 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 -4 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Danish Cherries 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.

Danish Cherries

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