DANISH CHERRIES

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Make this delicious, beautiful and very simple stovetop dessert well in advance or right before serving. You can get fine results from frozen cherries (they come pitted and unsweetened in sealed plastic bags), if fresh are unavailable. No need to defrost before using.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups pitted cherries
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 to 4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
Optional: 1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds
Toppings: whipped cream or whipped ricotta cheese or plain yogurt with a few blanched almonds folded in

Steps:

  • 1) Place cherries in a heavy medium-sized saucepan, and cook over medium heat, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • 2) Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Add lemon juice and whisk until smooth. Stir this into the hot cherries, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick (5 to 8 minutes).
  • 3) Remove from heat and stir in lemon rind, almond extract and slivered almonds. Serve hot, warm, room, temperature, or cold, top with whipped cream, whipped ricotta or yogurt.

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