Ingredients

2 pounds frozen black cherries, thawed, drained, and juice reserved 

1/2 cup sugar 

3 tablespoons kirsch 

2 tablespoons cornstarch 

Preparation

Whisk reserved juice, sugar, kirsch, and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Let syrup cool slightly. Combine syrup and cherries in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 days.