MSG Free Spiced Mulled Cherries
Deep, jewel-toned cherries simmered in pomegranate juice with warm spices — this compote is the kind of thing that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you can skip the label-reading anxiety that comes with store-bought fruit sauces and flavored preserves that often sneak in additives and flavor enhancers. Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and a strip of orange zest do all the heavy lifting, building layers of warmth and brightness without anything artificial. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey balance the sweetness of the cherries and the richness of the pomegranate juice into something genuinely complex. The simmer is short and forgiving — just long enough for the liquid to reduce into a glossy, spoonable sauce that clings to the fruit beautifully. Serve it warm over yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream, or let it cool and jar it up for the week ahead, since it thickens into an even more luscious compote as it rests.
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4 servings
- 1 lb frozen or fresh sweet cherries, pitted
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 strip orange zest (about 3 inches), pith removed
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pomegranate juice, honey, Ceylon cinnamon stick, grated ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, orange zest strip, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the cherries and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are tender and the liquid has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon, 15 to 18 minutes.
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