Althea’s Blackberry Sauce

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 2

Althea's Blackberry Sauce, perfect for desserts and breakfast spreads

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

110

Sugar

15g

Fat

0.5g

Althea's Blackberry Sauce is a delicious and sweet sauce that is perfect for adding to desserts, breakfast spreads, or as a glaze for meat dishes. The sauce is made using fresh blackberries, soft brown sugar, and a delicious blend of spices that come together to create a rich and flavorful sauce. The sauce is easy to make and can be used in a variety of different ways to add extra flavor to your meals.

Instructions

1.	Begin by washing the blackberries and then placing them in a saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Add the soft brown sugar, port wine, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the pan.
3.	Stir everything together and allow it to simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the blackberries have become soft and mushy.
4.	Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves from the pan and then add the arrowroot to the blackberry mixture.
5.	Use a whisk to mix everything together until the arrowroot has dissolved.
6.	Allow the mixture to cook for a few minutes until it has thickened and then remove it from the heat.
7.	Let the mixture cool for a few minutes before serving or transferring to a jar to store.

PROS

Althea’s Blackberry Sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be added to a variety of different dishes for an extra burst of flavor.

The sauce is relatively easy to make and can be prepared in advance for use in different recipes.

CONS

The sauce is relatively high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe also contains port wine which may not be suitable for those following an alcohol-free diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although blackberry sauce is not particularly healthy, it is a good way to incorporate fruit into your diet and is a healthier alternative to many commercial sauces.
Blackberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C which can help support a healthy immune system and reduce inflammation in the body.

	250 g blackberries
	30 g soft light brown sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot
	5 5 tablespoons port wine or 5 tablespoons other fortified wine
	1 cinnamon stick , 5 - 8 cm long
	2 cloves
	black pepper ( optional )