COMPOTA DE CEREZAS EN ALMÍBAR//@lacocinademariaycurro

Wash and stem the cherries, leaving them whole.

In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat.

Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.

Add the cherries to the syrup and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Transfer the cherries and syrup to sterilized jars.

Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Serve the cherries in syrup as a dessert or topping.

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