Sour Cherry and Almond Spoon Sweet

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 500F.

2. 2

   Sterilize your 1 pint jar by putting it in the oven for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Carefully remove with tongs, and be careful not to touch the jar.

4. 4

   Combine all the ingredients in a large pot.

5. 5

   Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring gently but continuously.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 8 10 minutes until the cherries are slightly wilted.

7. 7

   With a slotted spoon, remove the cherries and almonds to a sieve over a bowl, but leave behind the cinnamon and star anise.

8. 8

   Raise the heat to medium and reduce the liquid for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Pour in the cherry juices that have accumulated in the bowl, and reduce for another 5 minutes or until well-thickened.

10. 10

    Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

11. 11

    Remove the spices and discard.

12. 12

    Stir in the cherries and almonds and spoon into a sterilized jar or jars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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