Spiced Cherry Sauce

Transform your meals with the rich, fruity allure of Spiced Cherry Sauce—a versatile, aromatic topping that’s bursting with flavor! This quick and easy recipe combines the natural sweetness of cherries with the warm spice of cinnamon and cloves, all elevated by a hint of citrusy orange juice. Perfect as a finishing touch for desserts like cheesecake or ice cream, drizzled over fluffy pancakes and waffles, or paired with savory dishes like roasted pork or duck. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sauce thickens beautifully with a silky cornstarch slurry and finishes with a subtle hint of vanilla for added depth. Whether served warm or chilled, this luscious, spiced cherry sauce will effortlessly elevate any dish it graces!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Frozen or fresh cherries, pitted
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 pinch Pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, water, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture begins to simmer, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for another 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and release their juices.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry.

Step 5

Gradually stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering cherry mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.

Step 7

Let the spiced cherry sauce cool slightly before serving, or transfer to a container and refrigerate for later use.

Step 8

Serve warm or chilled over desserts, breakfast dishes, or alongside roasted meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(549.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	645.3

Total Fat 0.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 144.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 144.4g
Protein 3.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 65.1mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 796.2mg	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: 1.2%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 96.7%