Place cherries, sugar and bourbon in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the cherries begin to break down
Once the mixture begins to boil, continue cooking over a medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the fresh cracked pepper, stir to incorporate and then remove from the heat
Decant the compote into a heat proof bowl or jar and allow to cool. Refrigerate until ready to use
Notes
This is a perfect topper for a Cherry Panna Cotta that can also be found in our recipes