Cherries With Almonds and Mint

A Gordon Ramsey recipe and a sweet treat for times when cherries are plentiful. This can be made without the alcohol and any other type of nut can be substituted. This is great served hot over vanilla ice cream.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb cherries, pitted
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon amaretto liqueur
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds, toasted
• 5 -6  mint leaves, chopped

Directions

1. 1. Warm cherries and sugar in a nonstick pan until the sugar begins to dissolve and cherries release their juices.
2. 2. Add the amaretto and lemon juice and cook until the liquid starts to reduce.
3. 3. Place cherries and liquid into serving bowls (with or without ice cream) and top with almonds and mint.