Cherry Pancake Sauce
Elevate your breakfast game with this tangy and luscious Cherry Pancake Sauce, a versatile topping that pairs perfectly with pancakes, waffles, French toast, and more! Made with sweet, juicy cherries—fresh or frozen—this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless way to add a burst of fruity flavor to your mornings. A hint of lemon juice brightens the sauce, while vanilla extract adds a touch of warmth, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, this homemade cherry sauce achieves the ideal consistency for drizzling over your favorite breakfast treats. Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or seeking to upgrade your weekday pancake routine, this cherry sauce recipe is a delicious and eye-catching addition. Keywords: cherry pancake sauce, pancake topping, fruit sauce for breakfast, homemade cherry sauce, easy breakfast recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, and water over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while stirring constantly to avoid any lumps.
Continue to cook the sauce for 3–5 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract for added flavor.
Let the sauce cool for a few minutes before serving. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or your favorite breakfast dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 720 mg | 15% | |
*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.
