Cherry Sauce (Microwave)
Quick and easy microwave cherry sauce perfect for topping desserts like cheesecake, ice cream, or pancakes.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 4 mins
- Total Time: 6 mins
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then stir thoroughly.
- Continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until the sauce has thickened and cherries are softened, about 3–4 minutes total.
- Stir in almond extract, if using, and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sugar amount based on sweetness of cherries.
- Sauce thickens as it cools.
- Can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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