GROUND CHERRY SAUCE

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This sauce is a family favorite that can be frozen or canned, then used as topping, sauce or added to a pie. Use regular sugar or substitute 1/2 cup Splenda for a sugar-free treat. Freeze or process as a jam for later use.

Provided by lauriebj

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
4 cups ground cherries, husked

Steps:

  • Place the water, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cherries. Reduce heat, and simmer until cherries are transparent. Pour into resealable freezer bags and freeze, or pour into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

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