Mediterranean Diet Classic Cherry Sauce
Elevate your meals with this irresistibly vibrant Mediterranean Diet Classic Cherry Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring fresh, juicy cherries simmered with balsamic vinegar, honey, and a hint of lemon juice, this sauce strikes a delicate balance between natural sweetness and zesty brightness. Enhanced with aromatic thyme, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of black pepper, it’s an elegant yet simple recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Serve this versatile Mediterranean-inspired sauce over grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a luscious topping for creamy desserts like yogurt and panna cotta. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to make, this cherry sauce is a must-try addition to your Mediterranean diet repertoire!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Begin by washing the fresh cherries and removing the pits. Measure out 2 cups of pitted cherries.
Step 2
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, balsamic vinegar, and honey, stirring gently to mix.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 4
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the cherries cook gently for about 10 minutes until they release their juices and soften.
Step 5
Add the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, ground black pepper, and sea salt to the saucepan.
Step 6
Continue to cook the mixture on low heat for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Step 8
Transfer the cherry sauce to a serving bowl or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Step 9
The cherry sauce is now ready to serve. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a topping for desserts like yogurt or panna cotta.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (403.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 417.7 |
| Total Fat 14.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 590.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 75.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 63.1g | |
| Protein 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 61.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 813.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories