Dulce de Cereza en Almíbar [Recipe + Video] Dominican Acerola Cherries in Spiced Syrup)
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
104 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American, Dominican
Dulce de Cereza en Almíbar [Recipe + Video] Dominican Acerola Cherries in Spiced Syrup)
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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
- 2 cups acerola or cerezas dominicanas, washed and with stems removed, aka West Indian cherries
- 4 cinnamon stick
- 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.
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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