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Blackberry-Balsamic Ice Cream Sauce

Blackberry-Balsamic Ice Cream Sauce

Name: Blackberry-Balsamic Ice Cream Sauce
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute (see Tip); ½ teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups fresh blackberries; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or water; 3 cups low-fat or light French vanilla or vanilla bean ice cream

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When combined with fresh blackberries, balsamic vinegar really enhances the berries' flavor and color. We suggest pairing this delicious sauce with vanilla ice cream. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Recipe Summary

active:

15 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute (see Tip)
½ teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups fresh blackberries
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or water
3 cups low-fat or light French vanilla or vanilla bean ice cream

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch; set aside. In a medium skillet or saucepan, heat butter over medium heat just until melted. Remove from heat. Add blackberries, brown sugar mixture and vinegar. Return to heat. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Cool about 20 minutes. Serve warm over ice cream.

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Tips

Tip: If using a sugar substitute, choose from Sweet'N Low(R) Brown or Sugar Twin(R) Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount that is equivalent to 1 Tablespoon brown sugar. Note: using a sugar substitute may slightly decrease yield. Nutrition Per Serving with Substitute: Same as below, except 140 calories, 22 g carbohydrate, 69 mg sodium, 9 percent calcium.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 cup ice cream and about 1/4 cup sauce

Per Serving:

149 calories; 5.2 g total fat; 3.2 g saturated fat; 15 mg cholesterol; 70 mg sodium. 81 mg potassium; 24.4 g carbohydrates; 2.5 g fiber; 18 g sugar; 2.7 g protein; 662 IU vitamin a iu; 10 mg vitamin c; 12 mcg folate; 96 mg calcium; 10 mg magnesium;

Exchanges:

1 fat, 1 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fruit

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