Easy Homemade Blackberry Sauce
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4.5
Easy Homemade Blackberry Sauce
Description
This sauce starts by heating blackberries and sugar together until the sugar dissolves and the berries release juice. A mixture of lemon juice and cornstarch is added to thicken the sauce as it reaches a boil. Cooking briefly after addition of the slurry ensures a smooth, thickened consistency.
The lemon juice enhances the blackberry flavor with acidity, balancing the sweetness and helping preserve color. The sauce finishes glossy and thick but pourable, suitable for spooning over pancakes, ice cream, or yogurt.
When using fresh berries, water is added to help extract juices and prevent burning. The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container and used within several days.
Ingredients
- 4 cups blackberry fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water ONLY need if using fresh berries
Instructions
- Combine the blackberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir frequently until the sugar mixes with blackberry juice and melts, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine lemon juice and cornstarch. Pour the slurry into the saucepan with the blackberries.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and allow it to cook for another 2 minutes as the sauce has thickened
- Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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