Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 can (15-ounce pitted bing cherries, liquid reserved)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium shallots (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Drain and chop the cherries, reserving about 1/3 cup of the liquid. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté until soft and golden. Add the orange juice, lemon juice, water and cinnamon and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the cherries. Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in the brandy and the reserved cherry liquid. Continue to simmer until the mixture is reduced and thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm.