Name: Cherries Simmered in Red Wine
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups dry red wine; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 pounds red or golden cherries, stemmed, pitted; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

(Ciliege al Vino Rosso)

Wine is as much a religion in Tuscany as food is, and rare is the table that is set without a bottle of the local vintage. Wine is also an ingredient in sauces, stews and even sweets. Fruit simmered in wine is a common dessert in the region, and cherries are the fruit of choice during their short summer season.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

4 cups dry red wine

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 pounds red or golden cherries, stemmed, pitted

1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/8 teaspoon almond extract

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1
Stir wine and sugar in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add cherries. Bring to boil. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer cherries to medium bowl.
Step 2
Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2 cups, about 25 minutes. Mix in orange peel, almond extract and nutmeg. Cool. Pour syrup over cherries; toss. Cover; chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Spoon cherry mixture into bowls and serve.

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Red Wine Wine Alcohol Beverages Italian European Cherry Stone Fruit Fruit Snack Gluten Free Dairy Free Easy Make Ahead

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