Warm Skillet Sour Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream

Warm Skillet Sour Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream
30 min.
6
334kcal

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Imagine a warm summer evening, where the sweet aroma of caramelized cherries fills the air, inviting you to indulge in a delightful dessert that perfectly balances flavors and textures. Our Warm Skillet Sour Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream is not just a dish; it's an experience that brings together the tartness of sour cherries, the luxury of rich vanilla ice cream, and the comforting embrace of a decadent warm sauce.

This easy-to-make dessert is ideal for both special occasions and casual gatherings, allowing you to impress your guests with minimal effort. With just a handful of ingredients, including fresh or thawed sour cherries and a splash of kirsch, you can create a stunning presentation that will have everyone asking for seconds. The vibrant colors of the cherries contrast beautifully with the creamy ice cream, making it a visual treat as well.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish serves six and is perfect to enjoy as an appetizer, starter, or a sweet snack. Whether you're lounging on the patio or cozying up indoors, this dessert promises to elevate your evening. Plus, the magic lies in the simplicity of preparation, from caramelizing the cherries to serving them warm over a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream. It’s a blissful combination that will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Ingredients

  • servings accompaniment: bakery butter cookies 
  • 2.5 cups cherries fresh sour frozen thawed pitted
  • tablespoons kirsch liqueur 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • servings premium vanilla ice cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sieve
  • stove

Directions

  1. Rub together sugar and lemon juice in a 12-inch heavy skillet with your fingertips until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Heat over moderately high heat, swirling skillet slowly, until sugar is melted and pale golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add butter and swirl skillet until incorporated, about 30 seconds (mixture will bubble up).
  4. Add cherries, swirling skillet to coat, and bring to a boil (cherries will exude liquid; caramel will harden). Cook cherries, swirling skillet, until caramel is dissolved, 5 to 8 minutes.
  5. Pour through a medium-mesh sieve set over a bowl, then return liquid to skillet and boil until reduced to about 3/4 cup, 6 to 8 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, then add cherries and kirsch. Return to stove and boil 30 seconds.
  7. Spoon warm cherries into shallow bowls and top with scoops of ice cream.
  8. Cherries can be cooked 3 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature. Bring to a boil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories334kcal
Protein3.62%
Fat25.83%
Carbs70.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.02
Glycemic Load
34.25
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.0804348121519%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
17.37mg
Pelargonidin
0.16mg
Peonidin
0.86mg
Catechin
2.51mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
2.88mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:334.28kcal
16.71%
Fat:9.55g
14.7%
Saturated Fat:5.76g
35.97%
Carbohydrates:58.71g
19.57%
Net Carbohydrates:57.04g
20.74%
Sugar:54.93g
61.03%
Cholesterol:34.06mg
11.35%
Sodium:57.02mg
2.48%
Alcohol:1.67g
100%
Alcohol %:1.28%
100%
Protein:3.01g
6.03%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.87%
Calcium:92.9mg
9.29%
Phosphorus:82.2mg
8.22%
Vitamin A:373.02IU
7.46%
Potassium:261.17mg
7.46%
Fiber:1.67g
6.69%
Vitamin C:4.74mg
5.75%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.02%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.36%
Magnesium:15.66mg
3.92%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.36%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.02%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.88%
Copper:0.05mg
2.68%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.4%
Selenium:1.41µg
2.02%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.96%
Iron:0.29mg
1.59%
Vitamin K:1.57µg
1.49%
Folate:5.84µg
1.46%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious