Blackberry Brandy Sauce

Desserts

Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the possibilities are endless, and it makes everything look gorgeous.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 12 servings (1/4 cup each).

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed
1 tablespoon brandy or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in water. Add blackberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in brandy. Cool slightly. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without ice cream): 93 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.