Cherry Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Cherry Sauce
45 min.
4
156kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade sauces with our easy-to-make Cherry Sauce, a perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess that elevates any dish. Whether you're dressing up a simple dessert or enhancing a savory entrée, this vibrant sauce adds a burst of flavor and a stunning splash of color to your plate.

Made with fresh cherry juice, this recipe is not only incredibly delicious but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences. It's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a versatile choice for everyone at your table. With a mere 45 minutes of preparation time, you'll have a luscious sauce that can be served warm or cold, leaving your guests impressed and clamoring for more.

This Cherry Sauce is particularly perfect as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt, and it pairs beautifully with roasted meats or plant-based dishes like grilled tofu. The subtle hint of almond extract enhances the natural cherry flavor, and with just a drop of red food coloring, you can create a visually stunning accompaniment that will impress on any occasion. Dive into this vibrant recipe that brings the essence of summer to your kitchen, no matter the season! Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of creating something special from scratch.

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 1.5 cups reserved cherry juice 
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch 
  • drop food coloring red
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine reserved cherry juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat about 20 minutes, stirring constantly, or until mixture is thickened.
  2. Remove from heat; add almond extract and red food coloring, stirring well. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories156kcal
Protein0.93%
Fat0.46%
Carbs98.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.52
Glycemic Load
17.45
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.40652174097688%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:155.83kcal
7.79%
Fat:0.08g
0.13%
Saturated Fat:0g
0%
Carbohydrates:39.45g
13.15%
Net Carbohydrates:39.42g
14.34%
Sugar:33.82g
37.57%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:7.88mg
0.34%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:0.37g
0.74%
Potassium:151.93mg
4.34%
Iron:0.56mg
3.1%
Source:My Recipes