Cherries in Pinot Noir Wine

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh sweet cherries
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup pinot noir wine
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse and drain cherries.

2. 2

   Discard stems and pit the cherries.

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, add water and brown sugar; bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add red wine and lemon zest.

5. 5

   Bring back to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Add the pitted cherries; let mixture return to a simmer for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let cool to room temperature.

8. 8

   After mixture has cooled, refrigerate over night.

9. 9

   Spoon cherries and liquid into individual serving bowls.

10. 10

    Serve with your favorite wafers, cookies or ice cream.