Strawberry Black Pepper Dessert Sauce

I saw mention of a strawberry black pepper jam in ice cream last week which lead me to make it into a dessert sauce, perfect for spooning over vanilla ice cream. I originally had the idea of swirling it into the ice cream before freezing, but honestly I think I like the idea of a separate sauce better. Much more versatile for spooning over ice cream, yogurt, cakes, etc.

Strawberry Black Pepper Dessert Sauce

Strawberry Black Pepper Dessert Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 C strawberry jam
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/4 C water
• Optional, splash of balsamic vinegar

Method

1. Bring all ingredients to a boil over medium heat.
2. If sauce is too thin at this point, reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
3. Serve warm.

Makes 1/2 cup.

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Blueberry Lemon Sauce

This recipe is so easy, I'm typing it up as the stuff is processing.

For more information about canning, check out this site by the National Center for Home Food Preservation: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/general.html

Blueberry Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 pints blueberries, washed
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice

Canning supplies: canning pot, jars, lids, bands, etc.

Method

1. Prepare jars and lids per manufacturer instructions. Prepare canning pot with water to full boil, ready to process jars.
2. In a large pot, combine the lemon juice and zest, sugar, orange juice, and blueberries. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Lower the heat and simmer blueberry mixture for 2 minutes, stirring to completely dissolve the sugar.
4. Ladle sauce into jars, leaving 1/4in head space. Wipe rim clean, attach lid and band.
5. Process in canning pot for 15 minutes./li>
6. Remove jars and allow to cool on a rack. At this point, the jars make a cool popping sound as they are sealing. Allow jars to sit out for 24 hours. Place any jars that do not seal into the fridge.

If you don't care to can you can refrigerate for up to 3 months.

Makes about 3 pints..

This sauce is ridiculously good. It reminds me of a nice blueberry syrup, perfect for pancakes, french toast, or crepes.

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