Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 lbs fresh pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp almond or vanilla extract (optional)

Instruction

  • Put the cherries, water, and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Cook for a few minutes while the cherries start to release their juices.
  • Stir the cornstarch together with the lemon juice and add to the pan. Continue to stir and cook until the sauce has thickened and is glossy, this will only take a minute or two. Remove from the heat and stir in the extract.
  • Let the sauce cool, then put into jars or an airtight container and refrigerate until needed. You can use it cold, room temperature, or warmed up.
  • Makes 1 and 1/2 quarts.