Cherries In Pinot Noir Wine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh sweet cherries
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pinot noir wine
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Preparation

Rinse and drain cherries.
Discard stems and pit the cherries.
In a medium saucepan, add water and brown sugar; bring to a simmer.
Add red wine and lemon zest.
Bring back to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the pitted cherries; let mixture return to a simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let cool to room temperature.
After mixture has cooled, refrigerate over night.
Spoon cherries and liquid into individual serving bowls.
Serve with your favorite wafers, cookies or ice cream.