Pineapple Cherry Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1 (13 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, reserve juice
  • 1 jar maraschino cherry (3 Tablespoons cherries - chopped, reserve juice)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Optional
  • diced onion
  • bell pepper
  • jalapeno pepper
  • mushroom
  • water chestnut
  • carrot

Instructions

  1. Drain juice from pineapple, add enough maraschino juice to make 3/4 Cup of liquid Add lemon juice, blend in cornstarch to liquids.
  2. In a medium saucepan add the liquid and stir in the spices.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stir until thickened, add any options at this point.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in the tidbits and cherries.
  5. Baste over ham slices, grilled chicken or veggies.
  6. Refrigerate any unused mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

498 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 9g 12% DV
Carbs 112.8g 41% DV
Fiber 34g 100% DV
Sugar 16.7g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9947mg 100% DV
Potassium 1666mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 917.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 94.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 518.3mg 40% DV
Iron 12.1mg 67% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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