Description
A rich, tangy huckleberry sauce made with just four ingredients. Perfect for drizzling over cakes, pancakes, or desserts.
Ingredients
2 cups huckleberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1 cup sugar (Zulka unbleached preferred)
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
2-quart saucepan with heat-resistant handle
Instructions
Rinse huckleberries in cold water
Remove stems, leaves, and underripe berries
Combine berries, sugar, water, and lemon juice (if using) in a saucepan
Heat on medium-high until small bubbles form
Simmer on medium-low for 12-15 minutes while stirring
Adjust sweetness with 1-2 tbsp additional sugar if desired
Remove from heat and let sit 15 minutes
Refrigerate for 2 hours before use
Notes
Use hulled berries to avoid discoloration
Optional: Add 1 tsp vanilla after cooking
Skim foam during simmer for smooth texture
Storage: Keep in airtight container; use within 4 days
Variations: Substitute honey for lemon juice
Low-sugar: Use 1/2 cup sugar
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: trends
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg