Cherry Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
71 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Cherry Sauce
Description
The Cherry Sauce recipe combines the natural sweetness and tartness of cherries with a smooth, slightly buttery texture enhanced by lemon juice and almond extract. Starting with cherries and their syrup or added water in a saucepan, sugar and butter provide richness and balance. Simmering fresh or frozen cherries softens them, but canned cherries require less cooking time. The addition of cornstarch dissolved in water thickens the sauce quickly, creating a glossy, pourable consistency. The almond extract added off heat lends a subtle, nutty aroma that complements the fruitiness. This versatile sauce pairs well with ice cream, pancakes, and simple cakes. It keeps refrigerated for up to a week, making it easy to prepare ahead for convenient use throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups canned cherries or fresh or frozen cherries plus 1/2 cup water, plus 1/2 cup light syrup from can
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon butter vegans: use an oil-based spread
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract quality pure
Instructions
- Place the cherries and the syrup or water in a small saucepan along with the sugar, butter and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. If using fresh or frozen cherries, reduce the heat and simmer for another 3 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring continually until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract.Cover and store in the fridge where it will keep for up to a week.Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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