Ontario Red Tart Cherry Sauce

This recipe is meant to be paired with Ontario Red Tart Cherry Pancakes (see recipe).

Ingredients

3 cups	Ontario Cherries, chilled and pitted
2 tbps	cornstarch
1 cup	granulated sugar

Directions

Drain cherries well; set aside. Reserve 1 cup (250 mL) juice. In saucepan, blend cornstarch into juice; add sugar. Cook stirring over medium-high heat until thickened and translucent. Reduce heat to medium-low*; cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add reserved cherries and cook gently for 1 to 2 minutes more to heat through.

Store leftover sauce in covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Makes about 3-1/2 cups (875 mL) Variation: Once reducing heat to medium-low, add either: 1 tbsp (15 mL) orange or cherry liquer; 1 tsp (5 mL) orange rind; 1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract  Note: If you're watching your waistline, go light on this sauce.

Source: http://www.ontariotenderfruit.com