Name: Blackberry Sauce
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 16-ounce bags frozen blackberries; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Recipe information

Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

2 16-ounce bags frozen blackberries

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Preparation

Bring frozen berries and sugar to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often. Simmer 1 minute. Stir 1 tablespoon lemon juice and cornstarch in small bowl until cornstarch dissolves. Add to berries and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Mix in remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and lemon peel. Cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm slightly before serving.

TagsSauce Blackberry Berry Fruit Dairy Free Nut Free Vegan Gluten Free Meal Prep Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Simmer Summer Bon Appétit

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