Description
Spiced Black Cherry Reduction is a luscious sauce that marries the sweetness of ripe black cherries with warm spices, creating an unforgettable flavor that elevates both savory dishes and desserts. This versatile reduction pairs beautifully with grilled meats or drizzled over cheesecake, making it a must-have in your culinary repertoire. Easy to prepare and adaptable, this sauce will impress your guests while delighting your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh black cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise pod
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and pit the black cherries, removing any stems.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, sugar, red wine, cinnamon stick, star anise, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- For a smooth texture, strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve.
- Allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container; refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg