BLACKBERRY BRANDY SAUCE

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Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the possibilities are endless, and it makes everything look gorgeous. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed
1 tablespoon brandy or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in water. Add blackberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in brandy. Cool slightly. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.