Seeds Free Spiced Mulled Cherries
Warm, jewel-toned, and fragrant with cinnamon and ginger, this spiced cherry compote is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell like a holiday market. Sweet cherries simmer down in pomegranate juice with a touch of honey, turmeric, and orange zest until the liquid reduces into a glossy, spoonable sauce that clings beautifully to whatever you pair it with. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, store-bought fruit preserves and flavored sauces can be surprisingly tricky — poppy seeds, sesame, and other seeds have a way of sneaking into packaged condiments. This recipe keeps things completely clean, relying on whole spices, fresh ginger, and a strip of orange zest for all that depth and warmth. Apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the natural sweetness of the cherries without tipping the whole thing into dessert territory. Serve it warm over oatmeal, yogurt, or roasted meats, or let it cool and spoon it straight from the jar — it thickens into a lush compote as it sits. It's the kind of versatile, fuss-free recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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