Sweet Dark Cherry Compote

A super easy and delicious recipe using sweet dark cherries.
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups sweet dark cherries
  • pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
Directions:
  1. Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat: cherries
  2. honey/maple syrup
  3. lemon juice
  4. vanilla (if using)
  5. and salt.
  6. Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes
  7. stirring occasionally
  8. until the cherries release their juices and the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Cool slightly before serving warm or let it cool completely and store in the fridge for up to a week.