Smoky Cherry Compote

Makes about 2 cups
Time 30 min
Smoky Cherry Compote

Serve this savory cherry spread, spiked with caramelized shallots and smoked paprika, with a fancy cheese plate, or spread onto pork chops or grilled cheese sandwiches.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    4 mediumshallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
    1 poundcherries (about 4 cups), pitted
    1/4 cupdry vermouth or sherry
    1 teaspoonpimentón (smoked paprika)
    1 teaspoonfinely chopped thyme
    3/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.


Add shallots and cook, stirring often until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.


Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse cherries until finely chopped; set aside.


Carefully add vermouth to shallots, stir well to scrape up any browned bits, and continue cooking until reduced and syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes more.


Add pimentón and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.


Stir in cherries, thyme, salt and pepper; cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until fragrant and jammy, about 15 minutes.


Serve warm, at room temperature or cold.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

about 2 tablespoons

Calories

40

Total Fat

2g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

110mg

Total Carbohydrate

6g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

0g

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