Lunch: Cherries Poached in Red Wine with Mascarpone Cream

Thick mascarpone cheese mixed with honey makes a luscious topping for poached cherries. You can serve the dessert either warm or cold. We love it both ways.

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One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. red wine
1 c. sugar
1 1-by-3-inch strip orange zest
2 lb. sweet cherries
1 c. mascarpone cheese
2 1/2 tbsp. honey

Instructions

In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer over moderately high heat. Add the cherries and bring back to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the cherries are just tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into a glass or stainless-steel bowl so the cherries don't overcook.
In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone with the honey. Remove the strip of orange zest from the cherries. Serve the warm cherries and syrup in bowls or stemmed glasses, topped with a large dollop of the mascarpone cream.
Variations: The warm cherries and poaching liquid are great alone-without the mascarpone cream-or with whipped cream. Serve the mascarpone cream with cut up fresh fruit or mixed berries instead of with the poached cherries.

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