Fresh Cherries Jubilee Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this Fresh Cherries Jubilee Sauce, a vibrant and luscious topping perfect for ice cream, pancakes, or waffles. Made with juicy, plump cherries, a splash of kirsch (or dark rum), and a touch of lemon juice for brightness, this recipe strikes the ideal balance of sweet and tangy. With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cook time, this quick and easy sauce combines the silky richness of butter with the dramatic flair of optional flambéing for a show-stopping presentation. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something indulgent, this cherry sauce is guaranteed to bring elegance and bold flavor to your favorite treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons kirsch (cherry brandy) or dark rum
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Pit and halve the cherries if not already prepared. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cherries release their juices and the sugar dissolves completely (about 3-5 minutes).
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan and stir well.
Continue simmering the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the kirsch (or dark rum) and unsalted butter until the butter melts completely.
If desired, carefully flambé the sauce by lighting the alcohol on fire (optional step, ensure safety). The flame will die down within a few seconds.
Serve the cherries jubilee sauce warm over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, or other desserts. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 681 mg | 14% | |
*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.
