Cherries 2 Way

 

Sweet cherries have many nutrients-vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Cherries may help reduce inflammation and could even help one sleep. Sweet cherries are delicious fresh and also cooked. Here’s how to make a cherry mixture to serve with dessert or in smoothies. 

Cherry Compote

(6 servings)

Mix cherries, sugar and water. Cook on stovetop over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.

1 pound cherries, pitted

2 Tablespoon sugar

2 Tablespoon water

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Pictured above over my Breakfast Cheesecake.

The whole cherries with stems were roasted at 425 for 20 minutes.