Cinnamon Cherries

3 cups Northwest fresh sweet cherries, pitted if desired
3 tbsp packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Yield: 4 servings

Place 3/4 cup cherries on each of four 12-inch squares of heavy duty aluminum foil. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle each mound of cherries with 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar. Wrap cherries with a double fold. Fold both ends to make tightly sealed packets. Place on barbecue grill over medium heat. Grill packets 8 to 10 minutes or until cherries are thoroughly heated but still firm.
Makes 4 servings.

Oven Method: Wrap cherries per directions above. Place packets on cookie sheet or shallow pan and bake at 400°F 10 to 12 minutes.

Serving suggestion:
Remove cherries from aluminum packets and serve with ice cream, vanilla yogurt, sour cream or whipped cream.
Serve hot or cold over rich biscuits or pound cake for cherry shortcake.

Tips: The following ingredients may be added to the recipe.
2 tablespoons toasted blanched almonds
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon almond extract