Cherry Compote

8 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried sour cherries (9 oz)
  • 2/3 cup ruby port
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick (2 - 3 inches in length)
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring cherries, Port, wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, pepper, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
  2. 2
    Stir together cornstarch and vinegar until smooth, then stir into boiling liquid. Boil 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and cover, then let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.

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