Cherry Currant Sweet and Sour Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this tangy and versatile Cherry Currant Sweet and Sour Sauce! Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh cherries and the tart bite of red currants, this sauce strikes a perfect balance with a touch of honey, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and umami-packed soy sauce. Enhanced with fragrant garlic and ginger, it’s thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, giving you a luscious texture that clings beautifully to anything it touches. Whether you serve it chunky for a rustic vibe or blend it into a velvety smooth condiment, this sauce is the ultimate pairing for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a unique topping for cheese platters. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s a gourmet addition that will elevate your everyday dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup red currants, fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, currants, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries and currants soften and release their juices, about 10 minutes.
Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to crush the cherries and currants slightly, breaking them down to create a chunky sauce.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir well to incorporate.
Continue to cook the sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
For a smoother texture, transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth, or leave it chunky for a more rustic feel.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled alongside your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 858 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1211 mg | 26% | |
*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.
