Wild Berry Sauce Recipes

CANADIAN WILD BERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring partridgeberries, sugar and 1/4 cup (50 mL) water to boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add blueberries.
• In small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp (25 mL) cold water; whisk into berries and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla. (Make-ahead: Let cool and refrigerate in airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.).

BERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, place berries, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Cook for about 5 minutes, mixing occasionally until the liquid (which is the juice released from the fruit) thickens. At any point, you can add water if the sauce it too thick, or more sugar to make it sweeter.
• In a small cup, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth, then add it to the saucepan. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes longer until it reaches the desired consistency. Sauce will thicken further as it cools.

WILD BERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Core and cut apples into slices until you have 8 cups. Place in a large pot. Add the black chokeberries, and water. (Alternatively you can choose to use nannyberries, or any other edible wild berry.)
• Bring to a boil, immediately reduce heat, and let simmer 15-20 minutes. Apples should be very soft. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and let cool 5 minutes.
• If desired, add in sweetener of choice to taste and stir well.
• Because the apple peels were left on the apples, this mixture should be place into a food processor to puree. (Alternativey, if you want a chunky sauce, then be sure to remove the peel from all apples before placing in the pot. Then simply use a potato masher to break down.)
• To store up to one year your wild berry sauce must to be canned. Have steralized mason jars ready. Fill jars with the wild berry sauce leaving 1/2" of headspace. Use a small rubber spatula to scrape down the inside of the jar and remove any air bubbles. Wipe jar rims clean. Don't skip this step! Place lids and rings securely on the jars.
• Process in a water-bath for 20 minutes.
• Properly canned wild berry sauce is good for up to one year when stored in a cool, dark place.

ROAST DUCK BREAST WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND PORT

Steps:

• Wrap each duck breast in plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet until each breast is about 1 inch thick. Place the duck on a plate, sprinkle both sides with a total of 4 teaspoons salt, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• When ready to cook the duck, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Score the skin of the duck breasts with a sharp knife, making a crosshatch pattern but not cutting down to the meat.
• In a large (12-inch) heavy-bottomed, ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Place the duck breasts in the pan, skin side down. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, discarding the fat from the pan occasionally, until the skin is very browned. Turn the duck with tongs, place the skillet in the oven, and roast for 12 to 18 minutes, until the internal temperature of the duck is 120 degrees F for rare. Remove from the oven, cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, and allow the duck to rest for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the shallots and saute for 2 minutes, until tender. Add the vinegar and cook for one minute. Add the Port, chicken stock, cherries, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche, orange zest, and orange juice and keep warm over low heat.
• Transfer the duck to a cutting board and slice diagonally, fanning the slices out on 4 dinner plates. Spoon the sauce generously on top, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot with extra sauce on the side.

CITRUS WILD BLUEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the blueberries, orange juice, and lemon juice to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the lemon zest and cinnamon; adjust heat to low setting.
• Whisk together the water and cornstarch until there are no lumps. Stir the cornstarch mixture and brown sugar into the blueberry mixture until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before using.