Dulce de Cereza en Almíbar [Recipe + Video] Dominican Acerola Cherries in Spiced Syrup)

Name: Dulce de Cereza en Almíbar [Recipe + Video] Dominican Acerola Cherries in Spiced Syrup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups acerola (West Indian cherries); 4 cinnamon sticks; 6 cloves; ½ cup brown sugar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6
Calories
104 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
South American, Dominican

Dulce de Cereza en Almíbar [Recipe + Video] Dominican Acerola Cherries in Spiced Syrup)

Oriana Walker

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups acerola (West Indian cherries) or cerezas dominicanas, washed and with stems removed
4 cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
½ cup brown sugar

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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.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	104kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	27g	9%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.03g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.03g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.03g	0%
Sodium	5mg	0%
Potassium	137mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	24g	48%
Vitamin A	36IU	1%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	45mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	3%