Name: Tipsy Cherry Compote
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 oz. tart frozen or fresh cherries; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 shots Kirschwasser (traditional German clear cherry brandy); 2 tbsp. corn starch

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The shot of Black Forest Kirsch brandy gives that dessert it´s special kick.

How is the Compote called in German?

The delicious dessert is called "Beschwipste Kirschgrütze". The German word for cherries is "Kirschen".

How to pronounce "Kirschen"?

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Tipsy Black Forest inspired Cherry Compote Recipe

Recipe

Tipsy Cherry Compote

Angela Schofield

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Desserts

Cuisine German

Servings cups

Ingredients

2 oz. tart frozen or fresh cherries
2 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ cup sugar
2 shots Kirschwasser traditional German clear cherry brandy
2 tbsp. corn starch

Instructions

In a small sauce pan bring cherries, sugar and lemon juice to a boil.
Mix corn starch with the Kirschwasser.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and simmer on low heat for about 2 min.