Best 14 Cheery Cherry Compote Recipes

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"Cherry Cherry Compote" is a delightful dessert that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh cherries with sweet syrup. It's a versatile dish that can be served warm or cold, and it pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, such as pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and yogurt. Whether you're seeking a simple snack, a special treat, or a way to elevate your dessert offerings, this compote is sure to delight with its luscious texture and burst of cherry goodness.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE CHERRY COMPOTE



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Super simple to make and incredibly versatile for breakfast, appetizers, or dessert, this cherry compote makes for one fine condiment!

Provided by Kathryn

Categories     Appetizer     Breakfast     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups cherries, washed, pitted & halved
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cherries, orange juice, and sugar in a saucepan under medium heat. Cook for 7-8 minutes until cherries begin to soften.
  • Using a fork or potato masher, mash approximately half of the cherries (or more depending on your preferred consistency). Cook on medium heat for another 10 minutes or so until juices start to thicken. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and either serve warm or wait until completely cool before sticking in the refrigerator. You can eat warm, room temperature, or cold. Compote will store well in a glass jar for up to 10 days.

FRESH CHERRY COMPOTE



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When Northwest sweet cherries are in season, eat as many as you can by the handful and then preserve summer's bounty for later in the year with this simple cherry compote!

Provided by Dotdash Meredith Creative

Categories     Breakfast     Snack     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound whole unpitted Northwest cherries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
Pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cool the compote: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vinegar. Pour into a clean glass jar, let cool to room temperature, cover with the jar's lid and refrigerate. The compote will keep, refrigerated for up to 1 week. It can be frozen for up to 12 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

POTLUCK CHERRY COMPOTE



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I've made this pretty gelatin salad--loaded with fruit and berries--for potluck suppers and to serve following our ladies' Bible classes. You can vary the fruit and use sugar-free gelatin if you prefer. -Gale Conway Warrenton, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, drained and cut into chunks
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 medium navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and chopped
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the strawberries until thawed. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a 4-qt. serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SIMPLE TART CHERRY COMPOTE



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Tart cherries are hard to find where I live but when we occasionally come across them, we look forward to making this recipe to put over local vanilla bean gelato. Sweet and tart all at the same time. Also delicious on ice cream, pound cake, pancakes, Greek yogurt... The options are endless! It's the taste of summer for our family! Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge.

Provided by trixie_stardust73

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 44m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup water
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 ½ cups pitted tart cherries
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Bring 3/4 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cherries; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cherries soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour over the cherry mixture in the saucepan. Stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a container and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

CHERRY COMPOTE



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This versitile compote can go savory or sweet. Try it as a sandwich spread or stirred into plain yogurt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 45m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound halved and pitted fresh sweet cherries (4 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, fresh rosemary, and 1 tablespoon water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until cherries are nice and tender and liquid is slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vinegar; season lightly with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature until cool. Serve or store.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 g, Fiber 1 g

ROASTED ONION AND CHERRY-TOMATO COMPOTE



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Drizzle these vegetables with our Serrano Vinaigrette before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large sweet onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 cups red cherry tomatoes
2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons Marsala wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a 12-by-14-inch roasting pan on center rack. Rub olive oil over onions and garlic, and place in pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until onions begin to brown, 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan gets too dry and onions begin to stick, add a few tablespoons of water. Lower heat to 400 degrees. Add raisins, stir, and cook 8 minutes more. Add tomatoes and brown sugar; cook until tomatoes begin to split, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to top of stove over medium-high heat. Add Marsala, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any cooked-on bits. Stir until Marsala has been fully incorporated. Serve the vegetables warm.

CHERRY COMPOTE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup honey
1 orange cut into 10 slices
2 sticks cinnamon (each about 2 inches long)
2 pounds pitted cherries

Steps:

  • Combine vodka, honey, orange and cinnamon in saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to boil. Add cherries, cover, reduce to simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to storage container, and allow to cool. Serve over poundcake.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 33 grams

EASY CHERRY COMPOTE



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This rich compote makes a perfect addition to pancakes for brunch

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Condiment, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 3 x 450g jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

1kg cherries , stoned weight (you'll need to buy about 1.25kg, then de-stone them)
500g jam sugar (the one that has pectin added)
juice ½ lemon
4 tsp brandy

Steps:

  • Put the cherries into a wide, deep frying pan, add 150ml water, then bring to the boil. Cook for 15 mins, stirring now and again until the fruit is starting to soften. Tip in the sugar, stir until it dissolves, add the lemon juice and brandy, then bring back to the boil.
  • Cook for 15 mins until the fruit has collapsed a little and the sauce is syrupy, smooth and dark purple. Spoon a little of the juice onto a saucer and leave to cool for 30 secs. Push it with your finger; it's ready if the syrup wrinkles. Ladle into sterilised jars (see tip, below) and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar

CHERRY COMPOTE WITH ALMONDS



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Gorgeous, shiny cherries straight from the market are the ideal finish to a meal - just put them in a big bowl and take them to the table. If, however, you feel a need to serve a "real" dessert, try these easy, slightly gussied-up cherries, which are really a kind of simplified version of brandied cherries. Fresh cherries are ideal, but frozen cherries will do in a pinch.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     jams, jellies and preserves, dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound/454 grams pitted fresh cherries
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange or almond liqueur, such as Cointreau
A few drops of almond extract
1 cup/142 grams whole blanched almonds (see Tip)

Steps:

  • Put cherries in a low, wide skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until cherries are heated through and a syrup has formed at the bottom of the pan, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Turn off heat. Add orange liqueur and almond extract. Stir in blanched almonds.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until time to serve. (It keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.) Serve chilled.

CHERRY COMPOTE



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Categories     Sauce     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Low Sodium     Cherry     Brandy     Summer     Chill     Vegan     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cherry cider or berry juice
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 1/2 pounds fresh cherries, pitted, halved, or 20 ounces frozen pitted Bing cherries, halved
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Bring cherry cider and dried cherries to boil in heavy large saucepan. Remove from heat. Cover; let steep 20 minutes.
  • Bring dried cherry mixture to simmer. Mix in cherries and sugar. Simmer until cherries soften, about 2 minutes for fresh and 5 minutes for frozen. Mix brandy and cornstarch in bowl to blend. Slowly stir into cherry mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute. Cool. Cover; chill until cold. (Can be made 2 days ahead.)

CHERRY COMPOTE



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Because fresh fruit was once scarce in Sweden during the winter, compotes stewed from dried fruits (mixed with a little alcohol to take the nip off the cold) are traditional at Christmas julbord. Here, dried cherries simmered with red wine and Port are subtly spiced with cinnamon and black pepper. This pairs well with cheese. Also wonderful over ice cream or cake. Compote can be made 2 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before using. Taken from Epicurious.com and posted for ZWT.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 2/3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Stir together cornstarch and vinegar until smooth, then stir into boiling liquid. Boil 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and cover, then let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 14.8, Protein 0.1

CHERRY COMPOTE



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Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 1/2 cups pitted fresh (or frozen, thawed) Bing cherries (about 20 ounces)
1 cup brandy or orange juice
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large heavy saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until cherries are softened and start to release juices, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cherries to a medium heatproof bowl.
  • Simmer juices until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 15-20 minutes. Pour reduced syrup over cherries. Serve warm.

NECTARINE-CHERRY COMPOTE



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I sometimes use half a vanilla bean in this dessert. Just scrape the seeds into the baking dish and tuck the pod under the fruit. Either way, this fruity treat is a standout! -Maria Breiner, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rum, optional
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 medium nectarines, halved
1 pound fresh sweet cherries, pitted
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sugar, rum if desired, cornstarch and vanilla. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place nectarine halves, cut side down, over sugar mixture. Sprinkle with cherries., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and fruit is tender. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RASPBERRY CHERRY COMPOTE



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This simple recipe makes a wonderful topping for ice cream, biscuits, or custard. Serve warm or cold. May substitute any sugar for cane juice and increase to desired sweetness. May substitute 2 sticks of cinnamon, removed at end of cook time. Increase or reduce amount of tapioca flour for desired consistency.

Provided by ErinMc

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups raspberries
2 cups cherries, pitted and diced
¼ cup evaporated cane juice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon port wine
¼ cup tapioca flour

Steps:

  • Stir raspberries, cherries, cane juice, and cinnamon together in a saucepan over medium-heat; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and continue cooking until the berries are tender and juicy, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir port wine through the berry mixture; gradually add tapioca flour, while stirring, until dissolved completely into the compote.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries: Fresh cherries have a more intense flavor and will produce a more vibrant compote. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Pit the cherries: Pitting the cherries before making the compote will save you time and effort. You can use a cherry pitter or a paring knife to remove the pits.
  • Use a variety of sweeteners: Sugar is the most common sweetener used in cherry compote, but you can also use honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. Experiment with different sweeteners to find the flavor combination you like best.
  • Add spices and herbs: Spices and herbs can add depth of flavor to cherry compote. Some popular additions include cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, and vanilla bean. You can also add fresh herbs, such as mint or basil.
  • Cook the compote over low heat: Cooking the compote over low heat will help to preserve the cherries' flavor and texture. Simmer the compote for at least 15 minutes, or until the cherries are softened and the juices have thickened.

Conclusion:

Cherry compote is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be served on top of pancakes, waffles, or French toast, or used as a filling for pies and tarts. Cherry compote can also be used to make ice cream, sorbet, or granita. No matter how you choose to use it, cherry compote is sure to add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes.

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