Danish Cherry Sauce

Danish Cherry Sauce


1. Wash and pit cherries (if you don't have a pitter, a sturdy straw works).

2. In a large saucepan combine sugar, cinnamon sticks, almond extract, water and corn syrup.

3. Over medium high heat bring to a boil, stirring often to prevent scorching.

4. Reduce heat to a simmer and add cherries.

5. Simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Remove cinnamon sticks.

7. Ladle hot sauce into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space.

8. Wipe rims and adjust 2 piece caps.

9. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.

10. **To thicken sauce for serving, combine 1 T cornstarch and 2 T's water in a medium saucepan.

11. Whisk well to remove any lumps.

12. Add 1 pint Danish Cherry Sauce and bring to a boil, cooking until sauce reaches desired thickness.

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