POACHED CHERRIES

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Poached and fresh cherries are layered with lemon curd to fill our Lemon and Cherry Trifle.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes enough for 6 small trifles

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds red or yellow fresh cherries, pitted, stems removed
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon kirsch, (optional)
2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Grated zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Steps:

  • Place cherries, sugar, kirsch (if using), lemon juice, and zest (if using) in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until cherries are tender, about 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cherries to a bowl.
  • Continue cooking remaining mixture in pan over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour over cherries; let cool. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 day.

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