These Bourbon Roasted Cherries take only a few simple ingredients to make a sinfully delicious treat. Spoon over ice cream, cheesecake, oatmeal or just enjoy with a spoon!
12ozbag frozen pitted tart red or dark sweet cherries
3tbsplight brown sugar, packed
3tbspbourbon(such as Maker's Mark)
1/2tspground ginger
Pinch of kosher salt
1tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Stir together cherries, brown sugar, bourbon, ginger, and salt in a small roasting pan or baking dish.
Roast for 25 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until the mixture smells very fragrant and cherries have released a lot of liquid.
Once the cherries have roasted, stir in the vanilla and let cool.
Notes
To store: Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate for up to two weeks. Serve at room temperature or warmed gently in a saucepan over low heat.Tip: I went heavy-handed on the bourbon and scant with the ginger. Cinnamon would also be wonderful but don't skimp the vanilla.