Dulce de Cereza en Almíbar [Video+Recipe] Dominican Acerola Cherries in Spiced Syrup)
Fruits in syrup are a very popular dessert in the Dominican Republic, and this colorful dulce de cereza, or acerola in spiced syrup combines cherries and our favorite spices in a very popular treat.
Servings 6
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups acerola (West Indian cherries) or cerezas dominicanas, washed and with stems removed
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cloves
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
1. Boil
- In a stockpot, combine the acerola cherries and enough water to cover them. Heat over medium heat until the water comes to a boil. Discard the water.Repeat the same process again. This helps eliminate the bitter taste the cherries may have.
2. Cooking
- Combine the cherries, cinnamon, cloves, and sugar with 6 cups of water. Boil over medium low heat until the cherries are soft, and the syrup has begun to thicken and reduced to about 1 cup.
3. Serve
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving, or store in the refrigerator in a covered pot.Remove the cinnamon and cloves and let cool to room temperature.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.5mg
