Danish Cherry Sauce

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3

Danish Cherry Sauce – an indulgent sauce perfect for desserts

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

232

Sugar

50g

Fat

Danish Cherry Sauce is a rich and indulgent condiment perfect for desserts. The sauce has a deep red color and a sweet, tart flavor. The cherry flavor is balanced with cinnamon and almond extract, providing a depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream, pound cake, or cheesecake. While the sauce isn't low in sugar, the intense cherry flavor makes it worth indulging in once in a while. Plus, the fact that it can be made in under an hour makes it an easy way to elevate any dessert.

Instructions

1.	Combine the cherries, sugar, cinnamon sticks, almond extract, water, and corn syrup in a large pot.
2.	Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
3.	Turn down the heat and simmer until the cherries break down and the sauce thickens. This should take around 45 minutes.
4.	Remove the cinnamon sticks from the pot. Using an immersion blender, purée the mixture until smooth.
5.	Let the sauce cool before serving.

PROS

Indulgent, decadent sauce that will elevate any dessert.
The sweet and tart flavors of cherries make this a versatile condiment for various desserts.

CONS

The sauce contains a high amount of sugar and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sauce isn’t low in sugar, cherries contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may have health benefits. Consuming a small amount of this sauce may also provide a mood boost due to the flavor.

	3 lbs pitted cherries ( about 4 and 1/2 unpitted )
	1 1/2 cups white sugar
	3 cinnamon sticks
	1 1/2 tablespoons almond extract
	1 cup cold water
	3/4 cup corn syrup