Roasted Balsamic Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream

ROASTED BALSAMIC CHERRIES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM — Fresh cherries are oven-roasted with balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and almond extract to create a delicious sauce that’s the perfect accompaniment to vanilla ice cream.

I always know when summer is in full swing by the abundance of fruit at the farmers’ market. Honestly, it’s hard not to come home with some of everything–peaches, apricots, pears, nectarines, plums…..but this week the cherries were especially irresistible.

And these Roasted Balsamic Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream were the perfect way to use my market fresh cherries.

This may be my all time favorite cherry dish and I adore cherry pie! Thanks for sharing. ~ Linda

I had so many ideas swirling through my head for these cherries (including just eating them straight from the bag).

I also had some vanilla ice cream in the freezer, and I knew these cherries would make an amazing topping.

I decided to roast them with a little balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, along with a splash of almond extract. Turned out to be a brilliant plan!

The cherries release their juices during the roasting process, and when that mixes with the balsamic vinegar and sugar, you get one amazing cherry ice cream topping–especially when the cherries are still a little warm.

Proving once again that when you use fresh ingredients, the most simple recipes can be the most delicious.

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Here’s what you’ll need to make Roasted Balsamic Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream

• Cherries
• Balsamic vinegar
• Brown sugar
• Almond extrac
• Salt and pepper (optional)
• Vanilla ice cream

Roasted Balsamic Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Fresh cherries are oven-roasted with balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and almond extract to create a delicious sauce that's the perfect accompaniment to vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound bing cherries, washed and pitted
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Pinch of salt and pepper (optional)
• Your favorite vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Line the baking sheet with foil, then spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Place pitted cherries in a medium bowl.
3. In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, almond extract and salt and pepper. Pour mixture over cherries and toss gently to coat.
4. Pour the cherries and balsamic mixture onto the prepared pan in an even layer.
5. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until cherries have softened and begun to release their juices. Return cherries, along with any juices, to a medium bowl.
6. Cool slightly then taste for sweetness. If desired, add an additional tablespoon of brown sugar and mix well. Serve warm over your favorite vanilla ice cream.

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