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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pitted tart cherries
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. dry wine (red)
  • 1 stick cinnamon (about 2-inches)
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
  • 1 tsp. arrowroot

Method

  • In large saucepan, combine cherries, water, wine, cinnamon stick and cloves.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until fruit is soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add sugar and orange rind and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove cinnamon stick and cloves and discard.
  • Puree cherry mixture in blender.
  • Pour back into pan and stir in arrowroot, mixed with a little of the fruit mixture. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened.
  • Serve hot with dumplings or ice cold with dollop of whipped cream.
  • Makes 4 servings.