Herb Scented Balsamic Bing Cherries with Zested Orange is a really different tapa recipe. It is simple to make, and your friends will truly be impressed! They are best served at room temperature along side a glass of wine or a cocktail.
Ingredients
- 15-20 Bing cherries all pitted
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary stripped from stalk and left whole
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme stripped from stalks, or 1 teaspoon dried
- 3-4 tbsp very fine olive oil or enough to nearly cover the olives
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting recipe
- Defrost and drain 15-20 Bing cherries all pitted and set aside until ready to combine with dressing. Otherwise, pit fresh cherries.
- Strip the stems of 2 sprigs fresh rosemary and 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme and 3-4 tbsp very fine olive oil and add to medium mixing bowl.
- Zest and juice 1 orange and add with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar to the bowl with the herbs and cherries. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Combine well and heat in a microwave safe dish on high for 1 minute.
- Cover and leave at room temperature for one hour, and up to 5 hours, mixing occasionally to blend the flavors
