Cherries Amandine

"I don't know about you, but I love the combination of cherries and almonds! They just seem to go together. This recipe blends the two flavors with an almond-laced creamy topping. The recipe comes from the cookbook Lean and Luscious and Meatless. Prep time does not include chilling time. Can be lactose-free if you use soy yogurt."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) can tart red cherries, packed in water
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 34 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 14 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons almonds, sliced
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directions

  • Drain cherries, reserving liquid.
  • Place reserved liquid in a small saucepan.
  • Add cornstarch, 1 tsp almond extract, and 3 tablespoons sugar.
  • Mix until cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Add cherries to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Continue to cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Place in a bowl and chill.
  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt with remaining almond extract and sugar.
  • Mix well and chill.
  • To serve, divide cherries evenly into 4 serving bowls or sherbet glasses.
  • Divide yogurt topping evenly and spoon over cherries.
  • Garnish with sliced almonds.

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Reviews

  1. I made this with fresh WA cherries and it was AWESOME. 27* when served over Greek yogurt. I did cut back a little on the extract or it would have been overwhelming for Dh.
     
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I live near Rochester NY with my husband and our 18-year-old cat, Fluffy. It's actually Fluffy's house, but he allows us to live here as long as we pamper him and feed him generously. Our daughter, Kree, whom some of you know from Zaar, is also living with us again while she begins a new business venture in real estate. She's the one who got me hooked on Zaar and taught me to try new recipes rather than stay in the cooking rut I was in. In my free time I like to take long rides or sit by the water, both of which I find very relaxing. I also like to do counted cross-stitch and read. I dabble in photography, always looking for that elusive 'perfect' shot. I did more cooking before I started working full-time, and plan to again when I retire (still years away, but dreaming).
 
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