This refreshing sauce combines the deep sweetness of frozen Bing cherries with the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice. Freezing the cherries in their can creates a unique texture that purées into a smooth, vibrant pink sauce. It offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet, making it an excellent topping for pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream. This simple recipe requires minimal effort and ingredients you likely have on hand, delivering a restaurant-quality result for everyday meals or special occasions.
Lemon Recipe
Description
This refreshing sauce combines the deep sweetness of frozen Bing cherries with the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice. Freezing the cherries in their can creates a unique texture that purées into a smooth, vibrant pink sauce. It offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet, making it an excellent topping for pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream. This simple recipe requires minimal effort and ingredients you likely have on hand, delivering a restaurant-quality result for everyday meals or special occasions.Ingredients
Directions
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Freeze the unopened cans of cherries until completely solid, approximately 18 hours.
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Submerge the frozen cans in hot water for 1 to 2 minutes to loosen the contents.
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Open the cans and pour the syrup into a food processor bowl.
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Remove the frozen cherries and cut them into chunks on a cutting board.
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Add the cherry chunks to the food processor and purée until smooth.
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Add the fresh lemon juice and process until thoroughly blended.
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Cover and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve, up to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 175.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 82.2mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 41.0g14%
- Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
- Sugars 8.7g
- Protein 3.3g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Yield: Makes approximately 3 cups.
Tip: Freezing the cherries in the can helps break down the fruit structure, making it easier to purée into a smooth consistency without cooking.
Variation: For a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of syrup added to the processor.
