Black Cherry Sauce is absolutely great on cakes and ice cream – but especially delicious on chocolate cakes! Picture a rich tasting chocolate cake topped with this easy-to-make Black Cherry Sauce. Does it make you hungry for it?
The balsamic vinegar in this black cherry sauce will send your taste buds to new heights. A great way to use those summer cherries. Give it a try.
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (good-quality)
- 2 pieces lemon zest and orange zest (use a peeler to shave of pieces of citrus peel)
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves, whole
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 1/2 cups black cherries, frozen
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
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In a small saucepan, combine wine, sugar, balsamic vinegar, citrus peel, and spices. Bring to a boil and reduce to 3/4 cup, approximately 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Strain and return liquid to pan; set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water.
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Bring wine mixture back to a boil; whisk in cornstarch mixture, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cherries and simmer to heat through.
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Remove from heat; add almond extract.
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Serve warm.
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Balsamic Vinegar Cherries Condiments - Sauces - Butters - Relishes - Jam and Jelly Recipes Dessert Recipes