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Simple Blackberry Sauce

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As promised, the blackberry sauce has arrived!

It’s funny how my brain works these days:  I’m in constant use-anything-and-everything-we-have-on-hand mode.  Perhaps it’s the cost of diapers?  Or baby wipes?  Or seeing the RIDICULOUS hospital bill (I will never go into things like finance or politics on the blog, but OMG.  That’s all I have to say about that bill).  Or, since I made this sauce pre-Weston, it’s possible that I was just in the height of nesting mode.

 

Either way, I had a bag of blackberries in the freezer, a cheesecake that needed some extra love and color, and an appetite that only a 9-months pregnant woman can boast about.  The weird part about this to me is that I actually had blackberries in the freezer.  Funny because I actually don’t like them at all – the flavor’s awesome, but the seeds drive me nuts!  Same with raspberries…but again, I had them.  And I used them.

 

This sauce would be great strained if you don’t like the seeds and perfect on oatmeal, ice cream, or yogurt.  Obviously we know cheesecake is in the mix too!  And the best part is that it takes almost zero time to bring together with minimal ingredients.  That can all be found in your kitchen.  Winning!

SIMPLE BLACKBERRY SAUCE

  • 1 bag frozen blackberries (I believe mine was a 12-oz bag)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp fruit juice OR water (I used lime juice – it’s what I had on hand)

Pour the frozen berries (or fresh if you have them) into a small saucepan and cover with sugar, then stir to coat the berries with sugar (this also helps break up the berries and release some of the juices).  Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the sugar is absorbed.  Meanwhile stir together the cornstarch and juice/water.  Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and gently stir in the cornstarch mixture.  Put back on the heat for an addition 30-60 seconds until it’s as thick as you want it.  Let cool before serving!

Like I said:  winning!

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  1. Steve says

    December 27, 2014 at 2:39 am

    Hey Thanks!
    I made a 8 pound Prime Rib roast for Christmas dinner which was a challenge but a worthy challenge, it worked out great, 6 hours in the stove and a 3 hour delay, 100 miles away and then 20 minutes in a 500 degree oven. It worked out great. I needed a killer dessert to compliment this dinner. My daughter makes an incredible cheese cake and I had about a pound of homegrown blackberries from our own bushes from this summer. So I made the sauce you suggested with our blackberries. WOW it was so great and made it just a bit different with a little orange juice but it was incredible. Thanks for putting this up. We all agreed it was one of the very best dinners finished off with this sauce. Thank you again and Merry Christmas!

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    • Heather says

      January 5, 2015 at 8:07 am

      Steve, I’m so sorry I’m just now seeing your comment, but THANK YOU! I’m so glad you loved it and hope you had a merry Christmas and very happy New Year!

      Reply
  2. Kristina says

    June 18, 2014 at 9:40 am

    I made this last night & it was sooooo easy! Better, it is just the right mix of tart with a touch of sweetness. Thank you!

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    • Heather says

      June 18, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you liked it – such a perfect time for all things blackberry!

      Reply
  3. kim tillman says

    October 6, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    loved this recipe! Had to change it up and use other sweetener than sugar (type II). I really enjoyed that it was so simple. I use over ice cream and yogurt

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    • Heather says

      October 6, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      I’m so glad you like it Kim! What did you use? And what quantities? I’m always for cutting out sugar if it’s not needed!

      Reply
  4. tamara says

    July 24, 2013 at 4:00 am

    Hi heather does this sauce taste like the one u get from the supermarket for cheesecake ? Thank you!

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    • Heather says

      July 24, 2013 at 9:45 am

      Hey Tamara! I’d say it tastes even better 😉

      Reply
  5. Lisa MoonCat says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Made this as a topping for a cheesecake with whole fresh strawberries on top of it. This filled in around the berries and made the strawberries into a layer all of their own. My friends are still raving about it 4 months later!
    Great recipe!
    ~L Cat

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    • Heather says

      June 14, 2013 at 9:27 am

      Oh, I LOVE the idea of using strawberries! I’m so glad you and your friends liked it – I think I’ll be making your version soon!

      Reply
  6. Lorrin says

    January 21, 2013 at 8:52 am

    So happy to find this recipe this morning!
    Made some Baked French Toast & this will be delish with it!
    Thank you for sharing!
    It was simple to make and tastes amazing.

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    • Heather says

      January 21, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      I’m so glad you like it Lorrin! Baked French toast sounds pretty fabulous right now 😉

      Reply
  7. Karina says

    December 21, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Hi Heather,
    I was just wondering if you would serve this sauce with game, say buffalo, wild boar or venison?
    Maybe adding some brandy or vodka would make it less dessert-like and more fitting for meat?
    Best,
    Karina

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      Actually that sounds really good! I would maybe reduce the amount of sugar to 2.5 Tbsp (or use honey) and add some thyme or basil to bring out a more savory side!

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  8. Katie says

    April 11, 2012 at 8:17 am

    Oh Heather, I understand with the hospital bills. We had our first little girl in February (been loving the baby stories on here btw, can TOTALLY relate) and I cry a little every time I see a bill in the mail or look at our bank account! I knew to be prepared for owing the big bucks, but never THAT amount! Geez, highway robbery! 🙂

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  9. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    April 11, 2012 at 4:26 am

    I’m all about blackberries, always have a bag in the freezer!

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  10. Kim in MD says

    April 10, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    The hospital bills from having a baby are killer, and I didn’t even have a c-section! I can only imagine what your bill is with surgery and several days in the hospital.

    This sauce? Is it bad that I could just eat it with a spoon? 😉

    Reply
  11. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    April 10, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Love this!!! I’d want it with a BIG slice of cheesecake 😀

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  12. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:23 am

    This sounds fabulous! It could go with anything 🙂

    Reply
  13. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    April 10, 2012 at 8:49 am

    I love a homemade fruit topping. Looks amazing!

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  14. Krista says

    April 10, 2012 at 8:49 am

    I love making sauces like this and pouring them over ice cream. Mmmm. Of course, if I had a cheesecake that would win every single time. We were shocked with our first son’s bill too. The second time around we knew what to “buy” and what to bring. Crazy stuff!

    Reply
  15. Kris says

    April 10, 2012 at 8:06 am

    winning indeed. I love simple sauces like this – now all I need is that cheesecake…

    Reply

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