Classic Cherry Sauce
Elevate your desserts and savory dishes with this luscious Classic Cherry Sauce—a versatile, sweet-tart topping that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Made with juicy fresh or frozen cherries, a touch of zesty lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla, this quick 30-minute recipe creates a perfectly balanced sauce that thickens beautifully with a simple cornstarch slurry. Drizzle it over cheesecakes, ice cream, pancakes, or even roasted meats for a gourmet touch that’s sure to impress. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward preparation, this cherry sauce is a must-have recipe for anyone looking to add a burst of flavor to their favorite dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh or frozen cherries
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
If using fresh cherries, pit them and cut into halves. If using frozen cherries, allow them to thaw slightly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
While the cherry mixture is heating, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
Once the cherry mixture is simmering, slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to avoid any lumps.
Continue to cook the sauce for about 5-10 more minutes until it starts to thicken and reaches the desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the cherry sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.
Serve warm over desserts or as a glaze for meats. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.5 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1150 mg | 24% | |
*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.
