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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Sweet Berry Wine Sauce



From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I keep this lovely sauce in my refrigerator during the summer months. I think of it as a secret weapon and use it to turn the simplest of desserts into something really special. I keep a supply of vanilla ice cream in the freezer, and when it's topped with this gorgeous sauce I know I have a treat that can be served to unexpected guests without fuss or bother. It's very easy to make and, despite its simplicity, it has been well-received ever since its publication in Light and Tasty Magazine. I hope you'll give this sauce a try. I'm really proud of it. Here's the recipe.

Sweet Berry Wine Sauce...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite

Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 to 1 cup sugar
2 cups frozen unsweetened mixed berries
1/2 cup port wine or grape juice
Optional garnish:
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Directions:
Bring water and sugar to a boil. Add frozen berries and wine or juice; return to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Mash and strain berries, reserving juice. Return juice to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup. Cool to room temperature. If using, stir fresh berries into sauce just before serving. Chill.






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66 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerJune 16, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    How lovely. This would turn ice-cream into an elegant adult dessert.

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  2. mia xaraJune 16, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    What a lovely sauce to accompany ice-cream! So easy to make too!Thank you Mary!

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  3. JeannieJune 16, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Can imagine the color contrast on vanilla ice-cream...surely that would be so gorgeous and irresistable!

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  4. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    This sauce sounds fun. I like how you include an alcoholic and non-alcoholic version. I'll take the wine version, please!

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  5. Cool Chic Style FashionJune 16, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Delizioso :) ciao

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  6. Nami | Just One CookbookJune 16, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Now this is very interesting. I don't think I have tried this kind of sauce before. When you mentioned about pouring to ice cream...I'm sold! Very nice idea. Going to prepare to make it!!!! Thanks Mary!

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  7. Banana WonderJune 16, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    It really does sound amazing - on anything white and creamy! Thanks for sharing and I am sure to make this soon with all the fresh berries we'll soon be getting up in the PNW.

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  8. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    What a winner of a great summer sauce Mary. It must be bursting with all the wonderful berry flavours.
    :-) Mandy

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  9. ShirleyJune 16, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Love this recipe.

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  10. kitchen flavoursJune 16, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    This looks wonderful! Even the name sounds delicious! I could just find any excuse to have this with anything! Especially with ice cream! Thank you for sharing, Mary! Have a lovely day!

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  11. FabiJune 16, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Wow. I can imagine how delicious it would be over an icecream. Wonderful recipe Mary. Big hug.

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  12. Maris (In Good Taste)June 16, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    You had me at wine but when I read the rest all I can say is wow!

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  13. buyaionaccountsJune 16, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Wow, I've got this tons of recipes to try out with this sauce of yours. Thanks for sharing this helps a lot my culinary adventure. :) buy aion accounts

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  14. daphneJune 16, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Oh beautiful! I can think of many uses for this sauce! scones, cakes, ice-cream, parfait. makes any dessert classy!

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  15. Little InboxJune 16, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Heard about the name and I'm salivating.

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  16. Sailin GudhkaJune 16, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Excellent blog, nice photos

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  17. DianeJune 16, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    That sounds fantastic. A definite on my list. Diane

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  18. MarilùJune 16, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    splendida preparazione, molto fresca ed estiva! da provare! complimenti per la bellezza delle foto!

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  19. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    What a great idea - this would be wonderful with ice cream
    Mary

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  20. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I actually have everything to make this! Looks and sounds fabulous, I love recipes like this, unique and fun! Thanks, Chris

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  21. Sue/the view from great islandJune 16, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I love this, it's so elegant and different. I will try it as soon as our weather cooperates...this sounds like it would also be great to drizzle on pound cake. Thanks!

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  22. Lucy LuJune 16, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    lovely sauce!

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  23. The Blonde DuckJune 16, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Between this and the olive burger, I'd be a happy duckie!

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  24. MarthaJune 16, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    What a great idea -- I may have to do that too!!! Sounds yummy! Would be good over pound cake as well!

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  25. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineJune 16, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I can think of 100 uses for this great post Mary thank you!

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  26. GenJune 16, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Yum. My family would love this! :D

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  27. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverJune 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Thanks for sharing this lovely sauce.

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  28. Priya SureshJune 16, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Wow the colour itself looks vibrant and catchy, marvellous sauce..

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  29. PeggyRJune 16, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    That sounds very good!

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  30. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I bet that would be so wonderful over ice cream. Simple and yet so elegant and delicious!

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  31. RitaJune 16, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Perfection! I have to make some of this for sure; I can think of so many things to add it to.
    Rita

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  32. Anna's kitchen tableJune 16, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I does sound very elegant and grown-up!

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  33. ClintJune 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    It's beautiful. And I know it HAS to be sensational. It does seem like a lot of sugar, though. Not that that would stop me from enjoying it.

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  34. Ellen WhyteJune 16, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Oh no, I'm not doing this. I'd eat a tonne of ice-cream! :-)

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  35. Deana SidneyJune 16, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Homemade syrups are really special... this is a great one.. thanks for the recipe!

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  36. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookJune 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Ice cream, pancakes, the possibilities are endless. Delicious!

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  37. Valerie Harrison (bellini)June 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I like your secret weapon Mary!!!!!

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  38. Alina---Explora CuisineJune 16, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Sounds delicious Mary! you reminded me of a drink we make back home from sour cherries :) Have a great day!

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  39. Lauren HairstonJune 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love port! And berries! What a lovely idea.

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  40. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350June 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    This looks wonderful! I love how versatile it is.

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  41. Gloria BakerJune 16, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Mary this look absolutely nice and delicious!!! lovely! gloria

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  42. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Mary-
    The use for this sauce is endless! Thank you for sharing.
    Karen

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  43. JuneJune 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Oh my, this looks wonderful. I think I'd be happy with it on a spoon, never mind the ice cream. Ha.

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  44. Karen HarrisJune 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I can just taste this drizzled over my favorite lemon cream cheese pound cake. Yum!

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  45. CheahJune 16, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Bet the ice-cream will taste yummy and what a nice colour combination!

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  46. Paula @ Dishing the DivineJune 16, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Looks delicious! Just curious - when do you add in the fresh berries (versus the frozen ones)? Email me and let me know. :) paula (at) dishingthedivine.com

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  47. Sandy aka Doris the GreatJune 16, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    This sounds gorgeous! How long will it last refrigerated?

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  48. Sandy aka Doris the GreatJune 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Also, when do you add the fresh berries?

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  49. JoanneJune 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Mmm this sounds so decadent Mary! Definitely the perfect thing to serve to guests...or just to curl up on the couch with!

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  50. Cooking CreationJune 16, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Oh, I bet this just tastes like heaven! Bookmarking this one along with many of your others! :)

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  51. Wendy IreneJune 16, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Oh my! I think this wonderful sauce could have so many great uses.

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  52. PlatefulJune 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I'd love to have this berry sauce over my pancakes and crepes for a delicious breakfast! That jar looks so cute :)

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  53. That GirlJune 16, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    This does seem like a pretty amazing sauce!

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  54. AlessandraJune 16, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    This is something that I can do: I always have frozen berries in the fridge :-)

    Have a lovely day :-)

    ciao
    Alessandra

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  55. Lucy@The Sweet TouchJune 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    This looks really tasty, can't wait to give it a try!

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  56. We Are Not MarthaJune 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    What a great idea to always have this in your fridge! It's so pretty and I'm sure it's delicious :)

    Sues

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  57. TannaJune 16, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Elegance in a cruet... Thank you, Mary. blessings ~ tanna

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  58. ElinJune 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Mary..that is really a good berry wine sauce and what more on ice cream...gosh that is really heaven on earth ! :) Thanks Mary for this lovely recipe. Once I get hold of some fresh berries , I would like to try this out.

    Have a nice blessed day,
    Elin

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  59. SajiJune 16, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    lovely!!!!

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  60. spcookiequeenJune 16, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Mary,
    This would make a lovely sauce for so many things. I bet you could even just pour it over a salad. You have so many wonderful recipes over here.
    -Gina-

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  61. AngelaJune 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I would love to have a bottle of this in my fridge, too:)

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  62. Aldy June 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    What a delicious "secret weapon" and I bet it tastes absolutely wonderful with vanilla ice cream. Beautiful as always, Mary :)

    Have a lovely day,

    Aldy.

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  63. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I have printed this recipe out so that I can try it! Thanks :)

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  64. FaithJune 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This beautiful sauce looks like the perfect thing to have in your fridge for summertime! I will be making this soon. Thanks for sharing Mary, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

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  65. ElaineJune 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    This is a great idea, Mary, and it sounds perfect to along with ice cream.

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  66. ClaudiaJune 18, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Nag me if I don't make this.

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