Turkish Yaprak Sarma with Cherries

Method

1. Blanch the grape leaves in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
3. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each grape leaf and roll tightly.
4. In a pot, heat olive oil, add the rolled grape leaves, and pour in tomato sauce, water, and cherries.
5. Simmer for 45 minutes.
6. Stir in honey and serve warm.
7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.