Savory Cherry Compote Recipe

Name: Savory Cherry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 bunch thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 chiles de arbol; 3 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup port; Juice of 2 oranges; 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries (about 1/3 pound); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 bunch thyme
2 bay leaves
2 chiles de arbol
3 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup port
Juice of 2 oranges
1 1/2 cups pitted cherries (about 1/3 pound)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Make a sachet of cheesecloth and put in it the thyme, bay leaves, chiles, star anise, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns.
2
Place the sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then add the port, the orange juice, and the sachet.
4
Turn down to a simmer, and add the cherries.
5
Poach the cherries 8 to 10 minutes, until just tender.
6
(The cherries should retain their shape; if theyve begun to look squashed, youve overcooked them.)
7
Strain the cherries over a bowl, and return the liquid to the saucepan.
8
Cook the liquid over high heat about 5 minutes, until it has reduced by two-thirds.
9
It should be slightly thickened and have a glossy sheen.
10
Strain the liquid, and cool.
11
Stir in the cherries, and season to taste with salt and a pinch of pepper.
12
When you are ready to serve the cherry compote, heat it in a saucepan and swirl in the butter.

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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: 1/2 bunch thyme, 2 bay leaves, 2 chiles de arbol, 3 star anise, and more.

Yes, Savory Cherry Compote 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.

Savory Cherry Compote

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