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Sauteed Cherries with Grappa and Almonds (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Sauteed Cherries with Grappa and Almonds (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Sauteed Cherries with Grappa and Almonds (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
1/2 cup whole almonds, skin-on
kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon , sifted
1 lb or 3 cups whole cherries , preferably bing cherries, washed, dried, cut open and pitted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup grappa , plus a splash to finish
1 pint lemon sorbet

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After spending some time in the south of France, I really came to love certain fruits and nuts mixed together in desserts. Maybe it's because almonds and cherries are actually both fruits, that I feel they belong together. Or maybe, quite simply, it's the flavor combination of these 2 ingredients that makes them perfect (and simple finish) for any meal. It can be paired with a sorbet or ice cream, depending on your mood.
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and the almonds. Stir to coat the nuts with the butter. Add the ground cinnamon and toss to coat. Toast until fragrant. Transfer the almonds to a bowl and set aside.
Return the skillet to medium heat and allow it to get hot again, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and toss in the cherries. Stir in the sugar and cinnamon sticks. Cook for 1 minute, stirring so the sugar dissolves, then remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully add the Grappa and gingerly return the skillet to the heat. Step back a little as the alcohol may cause the pan to flame slightly. Stir and continue cooking until the liquid becomes somewhat syrupy, an additional 1 to 2 minutes Remove the cinnamon sticks.
Arrange the cherries in 4 to 6 bowls, top with almonds, a splash of Grappa and a generous scoop of lemon sorbet. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	542.91 Kcal (2273 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.36g	24%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	4.49mg	0%
Potassium	374.04mg	8%
Total Carbs	79.54g	27%
Sugars	42.72g	171%
Dietary Fiber	4.17g	17%
Protein	5.02g	10%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	61.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.21 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.93g	24%
Cholesterol	4.9mg	5%
Sodium	1.44mg	0%
Potassium	120.03mg	8%
Total Carbs	25.52g	27%
Sugars	13.71g	171%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	17%
Protein	1.61g	10%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	13%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	19.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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