Sweet and Sassy Cherry Sauce

Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Prep Time: 15 Minutes
 * Servings: 2 cups (1 tbsp per serving)

Ingredients

 * 2 cups pitted, sweet cherries
 * 2 tbsp sugar
 * 2 tbsp water
 * pinch of salt (⅛ tsp)
 * 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 * ½ tsp freshly grated lemon rind
 * 1 tbsp kirsch (or 1 tsp cherry flavoring)

Directions

 * 1) Place cherries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan.
 * 2) Simmer for 4 minutes.
 * 3) Using a slotted spoon, remove the cherries and set aside.
 * 4) Dissolve the 2 t cornstarch in 2 t cold water.
 * 5) Bring the syrup to a boil and stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiling juice, stirring as it thickens.
 * 6) Add salt, lemon juice, lemon rind, and kirsch.
 * 7) Cook, stirring occasionally for 7 minutes.
 * 8) Return the cherries to the syrup and cook for 3 minutes more.
 * 9) Remove from heat and pour into a sterile jar.
 * 10) Syrup may be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutritional information

 * Calories: 45
 * Sodium: 22 mg
 * Cholesterol: 0 mg
 * Carbohydrates: 10 g
 * Exchanges: ½ fruit