Saturday, November 8, 2008

Spicy Cherry Sauce

Spicy Cherry Sauce

3/4 cup sugar
dash of salt
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 cup orange juice (sweet)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 cups canned tart cherries, pitted (red)
2 sticks cinnamon, 1 inch
1 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 tsp. red food coloring

Combine sugar, salt and cornstarch. Stir in lemon and orange juice. Add undrained cherries, spices, and food coloring. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 2 minutes, stirring.

Before serving, remove cinnamon and cloves. Serve warm over ham. Makes 3 cups.

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