Servings: 4 people
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Potato masher or fork (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine cherries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Once bubbling, reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cherries break down and liquid thickens.
- In the final 5 minutes, add lemon juice and salt.
- Adjust sweetness if needed and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, skip the water and use only cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks or frozen for three months. Experiment with flavor variations by adding almond extract, brandy, vanilla, or citrus zest. Make ahead of time to let flavors meld, and serve the sauce on the side to avoid soggy cheesecake.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 2mg
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