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Easy Cherry Sauce Recipe

Easy Cherry Sauce Recipe for Irresistible Desserts

Discover this Easy Cherry Sauce Recipe, a quick and delicious topping to elevate your desserts with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Sweet Cherries Fresh, pitted, and halved or frozen
  • 1/3 cup Water Adjust based on cherries used
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Thickener for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Sweeten to taste, adjust if using tart cherries
For Variations
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Optional, for added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Corn Starch For thicker pie filling, if desired
  • Other Fruits Can use blueberries or strawberries for variations

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/3 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of corn starch, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously whisk the mixture for 3-5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  3. Add 2 cups of sweet cherries to the thickened mixture and stir until they are well coated. Cook for an additional 6-10 minutes for fresh cherries or 12-15 minutes for frozen.
  4. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gPotassium: 90mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

This sauce is perfect for topping desserts like cheesecake, pancakes, and ice cream. Store leftovers in a glass jar for freshness.

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