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cherry puree

Cherry Puree

Fresh cherries simmered with fresh lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Softened cherries processed smooth in food processor. Cherry puree simmered a few minutes longer to thicken.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 450 grams fresh cherries (16 ounces OR 1 pound), pitted and roughly chopped
  • 3 grams fresh lemon zest (1 teaspoon)
  • 15 grams fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)

Instructions
 

  • Add cherry pieces, fresh lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice to small saucepan.
  • Heat cherries over medium low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until juices begin to release and cherries soften.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and cool slightly. Rinse saucepan. Add cherries to food processor. Process until smooth. Strain cherries back into saucepan. Heat over low heat for a few minutes to cook off a bit more moisture.
  • Store cherry puree in an airtight container for up to a week.
Keyword fresh cherries, fruit puree