Cherry Compote with European cherries

Cherry Compote:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups of fresh European cherries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Instructions:
  1. In a saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries break down and the mixture thickens (about 10-15 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  4. Serve the cherry compote over ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes.