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Fresh Cherry Sauce

This Fresh Cherry Sauce is a yummy way to use fresh cherries. Spoon over ice cream, cake, waffles and more! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Dessert , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh cherries (about 3 cups) ,stems removed and pitted*
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch**
  • 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or brandy

Instructions

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  1. Heat the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, fine sea salt and cornstarch in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Continue to simmer and stir until sauce starts to thicken and becomes sticky, this can vary greatly depending on the type of cherry and the water content. When the sauce is thick and sticks to the spoon, it is done. If it gets too thick, add a small amount of water or cherry liqueur to thin it out. Aim for at least 3 minutes to allow sugar to dissolve. This process can take 3-15 minutes.
  3. Remove the cherry sauce from the heat.
  4. If adding liqueur, stir in now.
  5. If you try this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you enjoyed it in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • *You can also use frozen cherries, but it may take slightly longer to simmer down to a sticky sauce. **Two tablespoons arrowroot can be substituted for cornstarch. 
  • Depending on the type of cherry used and the power of your range, the cook time can vary from only 3 minutes to 15 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Potassium 167mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 6.3mg (7%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159

% Daily Value*

Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 167mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.