Description
A fragrant and comforting drink combining sour cherries and plums with spices, perfect for cold mornings or intimate gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sour cherries, fresh or frozen
- 3 ripe plums, pitted and chopped
- 1 orange, sliced (keep peel on for flavor)
- 1 lemon or lime, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (2–3 tablespoons to taste)
- 3 cups water
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place a saucepan over medium heat to preheat.
- Add sour cherries, plums, orange slices, lemon or lime slices, cinnamon stick, cloves, and water to the pan.
- Stir gently and heat for about 5 minutes until it begins to steam.
- Bring to a gentle simmer. Lightly mash the fruit with a spoon to release juices.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add honey or maple syrup in the last 5 minutes, adjusting to taste.
- Turn off heat. Strain the mixture if desired for a smoother drink.
- Pour into mugs or glasses. Garnish with citrus slices and cherries. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
These numbers assume 2 tablespoons honey (you can reduce to 1 tbsp or omit to lower sugar/calories) and four servings. If using frozen cherries, no need to thaw; they’ll release liquid more quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seasonal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: <10mg
- Fat: <1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg