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Cherry-Ginger Compote

3.8

(1)

This is the best ever use for your microwave! The sweet-sour flavor complements Daniel Boulud's Short Ribs.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups dried cherries
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
6 tablespoons apple juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a microwavable 2-quart casserole. Cook, uncovered, at full power for 6 minutes. (I used a 650-700 watt carousel microwave.) Stir, making sure the sugar has dissolved, then return to the microwave. Cook 8 minutes more at full power. Cool, cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Serve as a condiment.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per 1/4 cup: 268 calories
67g carbohydrates
3g protein
1g fat
no cholesterol.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness
Richmond
Va.
TagsCompoteCondimentCherryStone FruitFruitGingerHerbs & SpicesCeleryVegetableNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyMake AheadMicrowaveSummerParade
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