Cherry Brandy Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Cherry Brandy Sauce, a treasured Danish recipe! Perfect for elevating your favorite desserts – from puddings and fruit cakes to pound cakes and more. This luscious sauce boasts a rich cherry flavor, subtly spiced with cinnamon, and a delightful brandy kick. Prepare to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, yet elegant, dessert topping. Serve chilled for the ultimate taste experience.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 1226 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cherry Brandy Sauce

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How to Make Cherry Brandy Sauce

  1. Wash and pit approximately 1 pound (450g) of fresh cherries.
  2. Combine the pitted cherries with 1 cup (240ml) of water and 1 cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook gently for 1 hour, partially covered.
  3. Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
  4. Strain the cooked cherries through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract as much juice as possible. Return the cherry juice to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons (15g) of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons (30ml) of cold water until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup (100g) of granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the boiling cherry juice. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup (60ml) of your favorite brandy. Let the sauce cool completely before serving.
  8. Serve chilled over your favorite puddings, fruit cakes, pound cakes, or other cakes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

953g

Fat

1g

Carbs

89g

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Danish Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation For 1 Or 2 Low Protein Healthy Desserts Fruit Scandinavian Easy European Beginner Cook Low Fat Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low In Something Pitted Fruit Cherries Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less