Frozen pitted cherries make this luscious sauce a snap to make. Try substituting frozen raspberries if you prefer.

Makes about 4 cups, for 24 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 10-ounce bags frozen pitted cherries, preferably sour cherries
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup lemon juice

Bring cherries, sugar and 2/3 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often. Stir 1/4 cup water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and stir into the boiling cherry mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 36 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 1 mg sodium.