Cherry port sauce

2 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
16½ounceDark Sweet Cherries, Pitted
1tablespoonDijon Mustard
½cupRuby Port
tablespoonOrange peel, grated
¼cupOrange Juice
¼cupRed Current Jelly
2tablespoonsRuby Port
2teaspoonsArrowroot

Directions

Drain cherries; refrigerate cherry syrup and reserve for other use.

In a medium saucepan, into the mustard, gradually stir the port, keeping smooth. Stir in the cherries, rind, juice and currant jelly, stirring until the jelly melts. Bring to a near boil over high heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of ruby port stirred into 2 teaspoons arrowroot and stir constantly until thickened and glossy.