Flathead Cherry Compote Recipe
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Flathead Cherry Compote

By: DarlisJ 
"This simple compote is a great accompaniment to roasted lamb or beef. We live in Flathead cherry country so that's what I use, but any sweet dark cherry will work. If using frozen cherries, it usually isn't necessary to add the water."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the cherries, sugar, rosemary, and water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 68 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by Paperlady Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
flathead cherries are a local favorite. I am often torn as to just eating them fresh since we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So good! I got my cherries from the farmers market and it didn't say the kind but they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2011 by daisyrae   view full review
I love, love, love Flathead cherries! Had a summer job sorting them as a teenager. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2011 by JOSEPHINE ♥ ALLRECIPES   view full review
Served for husband's 45th birthday dinner. Tasty and different. Served with Roasted Lamb with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by Rex Hutcheson Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Ann says 'Give this a 10'.

 

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