Photo: Jan Smith
The warm spices complement the flavor punch from the black pepper and balsamic vinegar in this all-purpose sauce. Use all of one type of berry or a frozen-berry mixture. Serve warm over low-fat frozen yogurt, pancakes, or French toast.
Yield
2 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons)
Ingredients
· 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
· 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
· 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
· 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
· 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
· 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
· 1 (12-ounce) package frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries, and
raspberries)
· 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
· 2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Preparation
Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water, stirring with a whisk; add to fruit mixture. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Discard cinnamon stick.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 33 (1% from fat)
Fat: 0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)
Protein: 0.1g
Carbohydrate: 8.5g
Fiber: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 0.3mg
Sodium: 3mg
Calcium: 9mg