Cherry Sauce for Poultry
Elevate your poultry dishes with this luscious Cherry Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will transform your mealtime into a gourmet experience. Made with fresh or frozen pitted cherries, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey, this sauce boasts a rich, fruity profile accented by a silky texture achieved through a quick cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s effortlessly elegant, whether served over roasted chicken, grilled duck, or turkey. Customize the texture to suit your preference—chunky or velvety smooth—with a simple blending step, and garnish with fresh thyme for a fragrant finish. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, this cherry sauce is a versatile recipe that adds vibrant color and sophisticated flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, chicken or vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and release their juices.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while stirring continuously. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the cherry sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove the saucepan from heat. For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. For a chunkier sauce, leave as is.
Serve warm over poultry, such as roasted chicken or duck. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1032 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 716 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.
