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topping essentials: the ultimate dark cherry sauce

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is my favorite topping for a nice piece of New York cheesecake. I usually make it during the upcoming holidays as a special treat; however, I have some cousins visiting that I have not seen in two years. So, I thought… why not go all out. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For topping essentials: the ultimate dark cherry sauce

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 20 oz
    pitted dark sweet cherries, cut in half
  • 1/3 c
    tawny port
  • 1/3 c
    sweet red wine
  • 1/2 c
    sugar, granulated variety
  • 2 Tbsp
    filtered water
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 4 tsp
    cornstarch, or arrowroot powder

How To Make topping essentials: the ultimate dark cherry sauce

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    I am using fresh cherries in the recipe; however, if you are using canned, or frozen berries, you will need to cut the simmering time down by about 50%.
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Rinse off the cherries under cold water.
  • 5
    Cut in half, and remove the pits.
  • 6
    Add the cherries, port, wine, and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat.
  • 7
    Allow to simmer, not boil, for about 10 minutes.
  • 8
    Whisk together the lemon juice, cornstarch (or arrowroot powder), and the water, in a small prep dish.
  • 9
    Add to the cherries, and continue to simmer, until thickened, about 10 additional minutes.
  • 10
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    11
    My favorite way to serve this is over a nice New York cheesecake; however, I suspect that you will find you own creative ways to use it. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    12
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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