Cherry Sauce for Poultry
Elevate your poultry dishes with this luscious Cherry Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will transform your mealtime into a gourmet experience. Made with fresh or frozen pitted cherries, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey, this sauce boasts a rich, fruity profile accented by a silky texture achieved through a quick cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s effortlessly elegant, whether served over roasted chicken, grilled duck, or turkey. Customize the texture to suit your preference—chunky or velvety smooth—with a simple blending step, and garnish with fresh thyme for a fragrant finish. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, this cherry sauce is a versatile recipe that adds vibrant color and sophisticated flavor to your table.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, chicken or vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and release their juices.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Step 3
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while stirring continuously. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 4
Season the cherry sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat. For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. For a chunkier sauce, leave as is.
Step 6
Serve warm over poultry, such as roasted chicken or duck. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (554.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 401.3 |
| Total Fat 1.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1031.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 98.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 80.6g | |
| Protein 4.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 71.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 716.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories