Ingredients:Combine, Boil, and Reduce: 1 cup dry red wine 1/3 cup sugar 1 t. balsamic vinegar 2 pieces lemon and orange peel 1/2 t. black peppercorns 1/4 t. whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick Strain; Combine then Whisk in: 2 t. cornstarch 1 T. cold water Add: 1 1/2 cups frozen black cherries Off Heat, Add: 1/4 t. almond extract For the Garnish- Whip to Soft Peaks: 1 cup whipping cream 2 T. sugar 2 - 3 drops almond extract
Directions:1.Combine wine, sugar, vinegar, citrus peel, and spices in a small saucepan (use a peeler to shave off pieces of citrus peel. Bring to a boil and reduce to 3/4 cup, about 5 min. Strain; return liquid to pan. 2.In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water. Bring wine back to a boil, whisk in cornstarch mixture, and simmer until thickened, about 2 min. Add cherries and simmer to heat through. Then, off heat, add almond extract. Serve warm |