Plain Cherry Sauce -

Plain Cherry Sauce

This cherry sauce is good with any type of sponge pudding.

Ingredients

1 lb red cherries
2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Approximately ¼ pint water
Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
1 dessertspoon arrowroot
1 tablespoon water

Method

Stone the cherries and put into a pan with the sugar and cinna­mon, cover and set on a low heat until the juice runs freely, then take cherries out with a draining spoon. Add the water to the juice, boil gently for 4-5 minutes and draw pan aside. Taste for sweetness and adjust accordingly; if too sweet, add a squeeze of lemon juice.

Slake the arrowroot with 1 tablespoon water and add to liquid. Bring back to the boil; the liquid should be the con­sistency of cream. Replace the cherries in pan, reheat them for hot sauce.

Related food category:

• Sauces and Toppings