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Spicy Greek Pickled Cherries

In the summertime who can pass up pickled cherries over their green salad, on a cheese board or over any protein as a kick to their dish! Use any spices you like to change up the flavor - a jalepeno, ginger, or red onion. 

Course Side Dish
Cuisine California Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 lb. fresh cherries, pitted (about 4 cups) I used Bing Cherries.

Instructions

  1. Combine the cherries, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, star anise and salt in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until plump.

  2. Try and skim any white froth from the top and discard.

  3. When the cherries are plump remove from the syrup, into a clean bowl.

  4. Continue to cook down the syrup slightly until thickened.

  5. Pour the mixture over the cherries, allow to cool, then cover and refrigerate.

Recipe Notes

Add these cherries to your salads, on any protein such as lamb, pork or fish.  Place in a small cup and add them onto a cheese tray.