At Armando al Pantheon, a trattoria in Rome, meals often are punctuated with a slice of torta antica roma— a rustic tart inspired by the traditional Roman combination of ricotta and cherries. It’s ...

Heat cherries, sugar in saucepan over medium-high heat. Attach candy thermometer to inside of pan. Cook, stirring occasionally as cherries begin to bubble, release juices; cherries will continue to ...