Poached cinnamon cherries

Method

• 1
  Stir the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Add cherries, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 2
  Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cherries to a bowl. Boil the remaining syrup for 2 minutes, then stir in port.
• 3
  Pour the syrup over the cherries and stir to combine. Divide among serving bowls and serve with ice cream or cherry yoghurt.