Hot Cherry Sauce
Transform your desserts and breakfasts with this irresistible Hot Cherry Sauce, a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding a burst of fruity flavor to any dish. Featuring juicy fresh or frozen cherries, this luscious sauce is sweetened with granulated sugar and thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry. A splash of lemon juice and a hint of vanilla extract round out the flavors, while a pinch of salt enhances its depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile topping pairs beautifully with pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, or ice cream, and can be served warm or chilled for any occasion. Give your favorite treats a vibrant, homemade upgrade with this simple yet elegant cherry sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.0625 teaspoons Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the cherries begin to release their juices, about 3-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry.
Once the cherry mixture starts to simmer, slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Cook the sauce, stirring often, until it thickens and reaches a desired saucy consistency, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
Let the sauce cool slightly before serving, or allow it to cool completely if storing for later use. It can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.8 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*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.
