Cherry rum sauce

 
                              CHERRY RUM SAUCE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Fruits                           Sauces
                 Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2   c            Water
      1/2   c            Sugar
    1 1/2   tb           Cornstarch
    1       t            Lemon Juice
    2       ts           Rum Extract
    2       c            Fresh Dark Sweet Cherries
    3                    Drops Red Food Coloring
 
   This is a good sauce for Ice Cream and other cold desserts.
   
   Yield:  About 1 Quart
   
   Combine the sugar and cornstarch.  Add to the cold water and heat to
   thicken.  Add the dark sweet cherries and heat but DO NOT boil. Stir in the
   lemon juice, rum extract and food coloring.
   
   NOTE:  This should be made 2-3 hours before serving.
   
   From A Flyer From The National Red Cherry Institute
  
 
 
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