Cherry Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHERRY SAUCE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces Fruits
Appetizers Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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17 oz Dark sweet cherries, undr-
Ained (pitted or unpitted)
1 T Cornstarch
1 1/2 t Lemon juice
1 t Grated lemon peel

1. Drain cherry juice into a deep, 1-quart, heat-resistant, non- metallic
casserole. Set cherries aside. Blend cornstarch into cherry juice until
smooth. 2. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes or until thickened
and clear. Stir occasionally. 3. Add cherries, lemon juice and lemon peel
to thickened cherry juice. Stir to combine. 4. Heat, uncovered, in
Microwave Oven 1 minute or until sauce bubbles and cherries are hot. 5.
Spoon over ice-cream or cake. Makes 2 cups Variation: If desired, sauce may
be made from canned blue- berries, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple or
diced peaches. Cherries Jubilee: Heat 1/4 cup brandy in Microwave Oven in a
heat-resistant, non-metallic long-handled dish or spoon 20 seconds Ignite
brandy and pour over cherry sauce. Spoon over ice cream. Tip: If a
heat-resistant, non-metallic spoon is not available brandy may be heated in
any heat-resistant, non-metallic vessel and transferred to a long-handled
ladle before igniting.



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