Low Carb Classic Cherry Sauce
Elevate your favorite dishes with this Low Carb Classic Cherry Sauce, a guilt-free twist on a timeless favorite! Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh or frozen cherries, this easy-to-make sauce is perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon juice and sweetened using a low-carb alternative like erythritol. Thickened with xanthan gum, this luscious, sugar-free cherry sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect topping for desserts like cheesecake or pancakes—or even a tangy complement to savory dishes like roasted meats. With only 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this versatile sauce is as simple as it is delicious, ideal for low-carb and keto lifestyles. Serve it warm or chilled and enjoy a taste of indulgence without the carbs!
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 Granulated erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, erythritol, and water. Stir to mix the ingredients well.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Add the lemon juice and stir to incorporate.
Step 5
Gradually sprinkle the xanthan gum over the sauce while continuously whisking to prevent any lumps. Stir well until the sauce starts to thicken.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cherry sauce cool slightly.
Step 7
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or a container with a lid for storage. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Step 8
Serve warm or chilled over your favorite low-carb desserts or as a complement to savory dishes. Enjoy your low-carb cherry sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (574.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 213.5 |
| Total Fat 1.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 18.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 170.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.5g | |
| Protein 3.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 53.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 609.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories