Melba Sauce

Brighten up your desserts with this luscious and timeless Melba Sauce recipe, a silky blend of fresh raspberries, red currant jelly, and a hint of lemon juice. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this easy-to-make sauce requires just 15 minutes and a handful of pantry staples, making it the perfect complement to classic desserts like vanilla ice cream, panna cotta, or cheesecake. By simmering the ingredients to unlock their natural sweetness and straining for a smooth, seed-free finish, this versatile sauce achieves an elegant balance of tart and sweet. With its vibrant color and rich texture, Melba Sauce adds a gourmet touch to any dish, transforming the simplest sweets into a show-stopping treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 3 tablespoons red currant jelly
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh raspberries, red currant jelly, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture gently while it heats up.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, pressing the raspberries with the back of a spoon to release their juices.

Step 4

Simmer for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain the sauce into a bowl to remove the raspberry seeds, pressing down with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.

Step 7

Discard the seeds and return the strained sauce to the saucepan. Cook for another 1–2 minutes over low heat if a thicker consistency is desired.

Step 8

Serve the Melba Sauce warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(227.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	272.8

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 13.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 1.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 33.1mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 213.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.5%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 95.5%