Dessert Recipes - Brandied Cherry Compote Recipe

Ingredients

• 750 g/1 1/2 lb red or black cherries, stoned (pitted)

• 45 ml/3 tbsp brandy

• 120 ml/4fl oz/1/2 cup apple juice

• 50-75 g/2-3 oz granulated sugar

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Method:

1. Put all the ingredients in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

2. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer very gently for about 5 minutes. Leave to cool, then chill before serving.