Blackberry Sauce for Desserts
Elevate your desserts with the irresistible sweetness of homemade Blackberry Sauce! This quick and easy recipe features fresh blackberries simmered with sugar, a touch of lemon juice, and a hint of cornstarch for the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be customized to your texture preference—leave it delightfully chunky or blend it into a silky, seed-free puree. Drizzle it over ice cream, pancakes, cheesecake, or even yogurt for an elegant burst of berry flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Perfect for summer gatherings or year-round indulgence, this blackberry sauce adds a gourmet touch to any dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the blackberries begin to release their juices, about 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and stir well to combine.
Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and the blackberries become soft.
For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture, or carefully transfer it to a regular blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively, leave the sauce chunky for a more rustic texture.
If desired, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds for a velvety consistency.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
