Name: Warm Skillet Sour Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings (3 cups)
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 1/2 lb fresh or thawed frozen sour cherries, pitted (2 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons kirsch; Premium vanilla ice cream; Accompaniment: bakery butter cookies

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Warm Skillet Sour Cherries with Vanilla Ice CreamMikkel Vang

We found a significant difference in the amount of liquid exuded by fresh versus frozen sour cherries when cooked. If your cherries give off a lot of liquid, you may have to reduce your syrup a little longer.

Cooks' note:

Cherries can be cooked 3 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature. Bring to a boil just before serving.

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