Spicy Cherry Token Cookies Recipes

SMALL-BATCH BASIL AND CHERRY TOMATO FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Inspect 2 pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Combine tomatoes, sugar, basil, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, coriander, and cumin in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by half, 2 to 3 hours. Remove from heat.
• Divide jam between jars. Allow to cool slightly before covering with lids. Refrigerate jam for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 4 months.

SPICY CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to get any butter that might have gotten stuck.
• In a separate bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cayenne, salt and cinnamon.
• Slowly beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Continue mixing until evenly combined, but avoid over-mixing. Gently fold in the cherries and chocolate chips using a rubber spatula. Pour the batter into the baking dish and use the spatula to level the top of the batter.
• Bake until the brownies are set and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the brownies to a cooling rack, and cool completely before serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPICY CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Grill chicken, covered for 4 minutes each side or until cooked through.
• Meantime lightly crush cherries in a small saucepan. Add wine or water through the cherry preserves. Bring to a boil and turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Serve chicken topped with 1/4 cup of the cherry sauce.