Easy to make, this topping turns ordinary fat-free vanilla yogurt or ice cream into something special. Instead of using syrup on our Pancakes (page 290), try this as a less-sugary, healthier alternative.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 3 cups; 1/4 cup per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a small saucepan, heat the liqueur and orange juice over medium heat.
Step 2
Stir in 1Ā 3/4 cups strawberries. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Stir in the sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the berries soften. Remove from the heat.
Step 4
Stir in the remaining 1Ā 3/4 cups strawberries. Serve hot or pour into a small airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cinnamon Blueberry Sauce
Step 5
Substitute fresh blueberries for the strawberries and use 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon when stirring in the sugar.
Nutrition information
Step 6
(Per serving)
Step 7
Calories: 33
Step 8
Total fat: 0.0g
Step 9
Saturated: 0.0g
Step 10
Trans: 0.0g
Step 11
Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
Step 12
Monounsaturated: 0.0g
Step 13
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 14
Sodium: 1mg
Step 15
Carbohydrates: 7g
Step 16
Fiber: 1g
Step 17
Sugars: 5g
Step 18
Protein: 0g
Step 19
Calcium: 11mg
Step 20
Potassium: 102mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 21
1/2 fruit
Nutrition information (CINNAMON BLUEBERRY SAUCE)
Step 22
(Per serving)
Step 23
Calories: 45
Step 24
Total fat: 0.0g
Step 25
Saturated: 0.0g
Step 26
Trans: 0.0g
Step 27
Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
Step 28
Monounsaturated: 0.0g
Step 29
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 30
Sodium: 1mg
Step 31
Carbohydrates: 11g
Step 32
Fiber: 2g
Step 33
Sugars: 8g
Step 34
Protein: 1g
Step 35
Calcium: 6mg
Step 36
Potassium: 58mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 37
1 fruit
