Sweet Cherry Sauce with Ginger
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes about 2 cups or 8 (1/4-cup) servings.
• 1 pound frozen sweet cherries, thawed
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup kirsch (cherry brandy)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 2 (1/4-inch thick) lemon slices, seeded
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
Combine thawed sweet cherries, sugar, kirsch, ginger and lemon in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened; remove lemon slices.
Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until thick.
Serve with ice cream, pound cake or cheesecake.
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