Danish Cherries Recipe

A delightful Scandinavian-inspired dessert recipe, adapted from the Moosewood Cookbook. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a sweet and tangy cherry compote perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or enjoying on its own! Bursting with fresh cherry flavor and a hint of almond, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to impress with this simple yet elegant dessert!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 149.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Danish Cherries

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How to Make Danish Cherries

  1. Place 3 cups of pitted cherries in a heavy medium-sized saucepan. Cook over medium heat, covered, for 10 minutes, or until cherries begin to soften.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the cornstarch mixture and whisk until completely smooth.
  4. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the hot cherries. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 5-8 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds.
  6. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Top with whipped cream, whipped ricotta, or yogurt, if desired.
  7. Enjoy your delicious Danish Cherries!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

77g

Fat

1g

Carbs

8g