This refreshing summer berry sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tart, made with an assortment of fresh summer berries and sweetened with honey. It’s the perfect topping for your favorite desserts, from ice cream to pancakes.
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. frozen raspberry or raspberry blend juice concentrate, thawed
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 c. sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries, partially thawed
- 1 c. fresh or frozen raspberries, partially thawed
Sauce Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine juice concentrate and honey.
- Add fruit. Toss gently to combine.
- Store in refrigerator.
- Makes 3 cups.
Calorie: 150
Total cooking time:10 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Berry-licious Saga
There are times when you wake up and think, “Gosh, I need a berry sauce in my life!” Well, my dear friend, today was one of those days for me. My fridge was an embarrassment of riches; it was practically groaning under the weight of all the fresh and frozen berries I had. The blueberries were giving me the blues, the raspberries were rasp-ing their disapproval, and the strawberries… Oh, the strawberries were just sitting there, cool as cucumbers. I knew it was time to whip up some magic.
The Incredible Ingredients
The cast of characters for this sauce were as follows: 3/4 cup of frozen raspberry or raspberry blend juice concentrate, thawed, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries, 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, partially thawed, and 1 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries, also partially thawed. The honey was so eager to be part of the team, it practically jumped off the shelf. I had to reassure it, “Easy there, buddy, your time will come!”
Setting the Scene
Now, let’s get down to business. I grabbed a large bowl, gleaming and ready for action. In it, I combined the juice concentrate and honey, creating a sweet and tangy symphony. The honey, true to its nature, tried to stick to the spoon. I had to remind it, “No sticking around, honey! We have a mission to accomplish!”
The Berry Brigade Marches In
Next, it was time to send in the troops. In came the sliced fresh strawberries, blueberries, and frozen raspberries, each adding their unique colors and flavors to the mix. I tossed them gently, trying my best not to bruise their little berry egos. The strawberries were blushing, the blueberries were bursting with flavor, and the frozen raspberries were literally chilling. It was a berry good party, if you ask me!
Time for a Cool Down
With the berries tossed and coated in the sweet, tangy sauce, it was time for them to chill out (quite literally). I slid the bowl into the refrigerator, bidding the berries a temporary farewell. “Stay cool, my fruity friends. We’ll meet again,” I said dramatically, as I closed the fridge door.
The Final Product
After what seemed like an eternity (but was actually just a few hours), I took out the bowl. What greeted me was a glorious sight – 3 cups of summer berry sauce, glistening and ready to be devoured. The strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, now best friends, were swimming in a pool of sweet, tangy delight. I’m sure they were singing, “We are family, I got all my berries with me!”
So, there you have it, folks. The saga of how I tamed the wild berries in my fridge and turned them into a delightful summer berry sauce. It was a sweet, tangy, and occasionally sticky affair, but totally worth it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with a bowl of ice cream and some berry-licious sauce.
