Black forest cake

Cherry compote

Ingredients

• frozen cherries, 500 g
• granulated sugar, 2 tbsp
• lemon juice, 1 tsp
• Kirsch, 3 tbsp
• cornstarch, 2 tsp

Method

1. Place frozen cherries 500 g, granulated sugar 2 tbsp, and lemon juice 1 tsp in a small pot. Note that the pot must be small enough such that the liquids will cover the cherries.
2. Bring to the boil, and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Add Kirsch 3 tbsp, and cornstarch 2 tsp, boil until all liquid has been released from the cherries, approximately a further 5-10 minutes.
4. Strain the syrup from the cherries.
5. Once cool enough, blend the cherries to the preferred consistency.