Name: Blackberry Sauce
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce bag frozen unsweetened blackberries, thawed; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 to 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)

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Blackberry SauceBrian Leatart

This sauce accompanies Ginger, Fig and Cranberry Semifreddo . It's also great drizzled over vanilla ice cream.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 16-ounce bag frozen unsweetened blackberries, thawed

3/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 to 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)

Preparation

Puree all ingredients in processor. Strain into medium bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Cover and refrigerate until cold. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

TagsSauce Blackberry Berry Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Quick Easy Make Ahead No-Cook Food Processor Summer Bon Appétit

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