Polish sour cherry compote recipe or kompot z wisni is typically served on its own as a dessert or as a dessert sauce with sernik, pound cake or ice cream.
Sour cherry trees are very common in Poland, Hungary and other parts of Eastern Europe. And stewed fruits, such as this compote, is a common Polish dessert after a heavy meal when a rich pastry would be too much.
Makes about 4 cups of Polish Sour Cherry Compote or kompot wisni
Sour cherry trees are very common in Poland, Hungary and other parts of Eastern Europe. And stewed fruits, such as this compote, is a common Polish dessert after a heavy meal when a rich pastry would be too much.
Makes about 4 cups of Polish Sour Cherry Compote or kompot wisni
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 pound washed, stemmed, pitted sour cherries
Preparation:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add prepared cherries, return to a boil, reduce heat and cook 3 minutes. Let steep off the heat until it comes to room temperature.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature on its own or as a side with cheesecake, ice cream or pound cake.
