Sweet and Sassy Cherry Sauce

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Prep Time: 15 Minutes
* Servings: 2 cups (1 tbsp per serving)
 
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups pitted, sweet cherries
* 2 tbsp sugar
* 2 tbsp water
* pinch of salt (⅛ tsp)
* 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
* ½ tsp freshly grated lemon rind
* 1 tbsp kirsch (or 1 tsp cherry flavoring)
== Directions ==
# Place cherries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan.
# Simmer for 4 minutes.
# Using a slotted spoon, remove the cherries and set aside.
# Dissolve the 2 t cornstarch in 2 t cold water.
# Bring the syrup to a boil and stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiling juice, stirring as it thickens.
# Add salt, lemon juice, lemon rind, and kirsch.
# Cook, stirring occasionally for 7 minutes.
# Return the cherries to the syrup and cook for 3 minutes more.
# Remove from heat and pour into a sterile jar.
# Syrup may be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
== Nutritional information ==
* Calories: 45 | Sodium: 22 mg | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Carbohydrates: 10 g
* Exchanges: ½ fruit
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Category:Cherry Recipes
Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Kirsch Recipes
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