Fresh Spiced Citrus Raspberry Sauce

by Jodie
(North Vancouver, Canada)

This great sauce is perfect for summer when berries are at their best, and it's really delicious. This recipe is from Kathy at kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2010/07/fresh-raspberry-sauce-recipe-no-sugar.html

Fresh Spiced Citrus Raspberry Sauce
makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
* one container fresh raspberries (about 1 1/2 cups)
* one and 1/2 cups pure orange juice (not from concentrate)
* 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/2 tsp cayenne
* pinch or salt (optional)

Directions:

1. Pour the OJ and the raspberries into a sauce pan over high heat.

2. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture casually until it starts to boil. When it boils, turn the heat down a touch and continue allowing the mixture to simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Stir every so often so the berries don't stick to the pan.

3. When the mixture is about the consistency of a thin oatmeal, turn off the heat and pour sauce into a separate container to cool. The sauce will thicken significantly as it cools.

Serve over ice-cream, fruit, pancakes, shortbread, or whatever your family enjoys.