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Dulce de Cereza en Almíbar [Recipe + Video] 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.

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

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
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  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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

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

% 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.