Cherry Sauce

Jul 18, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with cherry sauce on a cooling rack

A pourable cherry sauce to drizzle over doughnuts. Makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Cool 10 min

Total 25 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

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Ingredients

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doughnuts

2.0 cups (310.0 g)pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
⅓ cup (67.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
1.0 tsp (2.7 g)cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, and lemon juice and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the fruit breaks down, 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer, stirring, until thick and glossy, about 1 minute.
Cool completely, then spoon over doughnuts or use for dipping.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently until pourable.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cherry sauce?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to cool. It makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

How should I store cherry sauce?

Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently until pourable.

A pourable cherry sauce to drizzle over doughnuts. Makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

39 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

10.1g Carbs

0.3g Protein

9.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~468 cal · 1g fat · 121g carbs · 4g protein · 108g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 39 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 7 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 5 min·0.3 mi·~500 steps
Moderate cycling 4 min·0.8 mi
Swimming laps 5 min
Jogging 4 min·0.3 mi·~650 steps
Stair climbing 4 min·~350 steps
Dancing 6 min
Bodyweight circuit training 4 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 9 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.