Gratin Of Roasted Cherries In Red Wine

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Deeply caramelized cherries bathed in a spiced red wine syrup
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This elegant yet simple dessert transforms fresh Bing cherries into a luscious, warm gratin. The fruit is gently poached in a mixture of dry red wine, sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves, then roasted until tender and glazed. The result is a rich, jammy texture with bright notes of lemon zest cutting through the sweetness. It’s an impressive way to end a dinner party without hours of work. Serve it warm alongside vanilla ice cream or chilled with a dollop of crème fraîche for a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for summer evenings when cherry season is at its peak.

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Gratin Of Roasted Cherries In Red Wine

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 292.4

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This elegant yet simple dessert transforms fresh Bing cherries into a luscious, warm gratin. The fruit is gently poached in a mixture of dry red wine, sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves, then roasted until tender and glazed. The result is a rich, jammy texture with bright notes of lemon zest cutting through the sweetness. It&# 226;ÂÂs an impressive way to end a dinner party without hours of work. Serve it warm alongside vanilla ice cream or chilled with a dollop of crème fraîche for a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for summer evenings when cherry season is at its peak.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the dry red wine, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and lemon zest.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the syrup with spices.
  5. While the syrup simmers, place the pitted cherries in a shallow baking dish or gratin dish.
  6. Remove the syrup from heat and discard the lemon zest strip if desired, or leave it in for extra flavor.
  7. Pour the hot wine syrup evenly over the cherries in the baking dish.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the cherries are tender and the syrup has slightly reduced.
  9. Remove from oven and let the cherries cool in the syrup for 10 minutes to allow them to absorb the flavors.
  10. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled, garnished with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 292.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 69.1g24%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g56%
Sugars 46.5g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure cherries are thoroughly pitted before baking to avoid hard bites. Using a cherry pitter makes this step much faster.

For a vegan version, serve with dairy-free ice cream or coconut cream instead of traditional crème fraîche or ice cream.

If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the syrup on the stovetop for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking before serving.

This dessert can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave before serving.

Keywords: cherries, red wine, gratin, roasted, dessert, cinnamon, cloves, lemon zest, summer, fruit, spiced, baking, easy, impressive, glazed, bing cherries, vegan, gluten free
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