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.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 126kcal
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
- Your favorite vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- 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.
- Place pitted cherries in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, almond extract and salt. Pour mixture over cherries and toss gently to coat.
- Pour the cherries and balsamic mixture onto the prepared pan in an even layer.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g