Jam sauce
4 servings
20 minutes
Jam sauce is a delicate and aromatic dessert sauce that enhances any treat. Its roots trace back to British cuisine, known for its love of sweet sauces that add depth of flavor to dishes. This jam combines the brightness of red currants, apricots, or raspberries with a light citrus tang from lemon juice, creating a balance between sweetness and freshness. It is easy to prepare: sugar syrup thickened with starch turns into a silky texture perfect for ice cream and fruit desserts. This sauce adds sophistication to dishes, making each spoonful a true delight.
1
Grind the sugar in a mortar. Add it with red currant, apricot, or raspberry jam to a saucepan on the stove. Add 450 ml of water and cook on low heat, stirring for 10 minutes.
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Redcurrant jelly: 3 tablespoons
2
In a cup, mix starch with 2 tablespoons of water. When there are no lumps in the mixture, add it to the pot with the jam. Cook, stirring, for another 5 minutes.
- Potato starch: 2 teaspoons
3
Add lemon juice, strain, and serve. This sauce is perfect for delicate fruit desserts and ice cream.
- Lemon juice: 0.3 teaspoon