Sweet & Sassy Cherry Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups pitted, sweet cherries
• 2 T sugar
• 2 T water
• Pinch of salt (1/8 tsp)
• 2 T fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon rind
• 1 T Kirsch (or 1 tsp cherry flavoring)

Directions

1. Place cherries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Simmer for 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cherries and set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Recipe Yield: Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Cost: $``Servings: 2 cups (1 tbsp per serving) - Difficulty Level: 3

Source: Cinnamon Hearts Newsletter