Name: Peta’s cherry ripe
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cognac or brandy; grated zest of half a lemon; 250 millilitre water

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup dried cherries

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cognac or brandy

grated zest of half a lemon

250 millilitre water

Method

1.Put cherries, sugar, cognac, lemon zest and water in a small pot, bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer.

2.Simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes until like a runny jam.

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