Sour Cherry Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Sour Cherry Sauce
35 min.
4
53kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sour Cherry Sauce, a versatile and vibrant addition to your culinary repertoire. This sauce is not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for a variety of dietary preferences, but it also brings a burst of tartness that can elevate any dish. Whether you're looking to enhance your desserts, drizzle over pancakes, or add a unique twist to savory meals, this sauce is sure to impress.

With just a handful of ingredients and a quick preparation time of only 35 minutes, you can create a luscious sauce that boasts a mere 53 calories per serving. The combination of pitted sour cherries and their syrup, paired with a hint of almond extract, creates a rich and complex flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying. The addition of dry white wine and sugar balances the tartness, resulting in a sauce that is both sweet and tangy.

Perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying at home, this Sour Cherry Sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make sauce that not only tastes amazing but also adds a beautiful pop of color to your dishes. Get ready to savor the delightful taste of sour cherries in every bite!

Ingredients

  • drop almond extract 
  • cup cherries sour pitted drained
  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  • tablespoons wine dry white
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Pour syrup into a 1-quart heavy saucepan, setting aside cherries.
  2. Whisk sugar, wine, and cornstarch into cherry syrup until smooth, then bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly, and boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat, then stir in almond extract and cherries and cool.
  4. *Available at specialty shops.
  5. Sauce can be made 4 days ahead and chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories53kcal
Protein2.93%
Fat1.56%
Carbs95.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.77
Glycemic Load
5.27
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.8613043492255%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
10.42mg
Pelargonidin
0.09mg
Peonidin
0.52mg
Catechin
1.56mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
1.77mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:52.96kcal
2.65%
Fat:0.09g
0.14%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.08%
Carbohydrates:12.15g
4.05%
Net Carbohydrates:11.42g
4.15%
Sugar:10.48g
11.64%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:0.48mg
0.02%
Alcohol:0.78g
100%
Alcohol %:2.04%
100%
Protein:0.37g
0.74%
Vitamin C:2.41mg
2.93%
Fiber:0.73g
2.92%
Potassium:82.09mg
2.35%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.67%
Magnesium:4.56mg
1.14%
Copper:0.02mg
1.08%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious