Broccoli Recipe: Black Cherry Sauce

This recipe for tender broccoli in a zesty black cherry sauce, a perfect accompaniment to duck or goose.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups broccoli florets

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

2 cups black cherries, pitted

3 cups water

1 tbsp. white sugar

1 tbsp. cornstarch

METHOD:

Steam broccoli florets for 10 minutes until tender.

Meanwhile, put salt, black pepper, black cherries, water and sugar in a pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes until water has reduced and fruit is soft.

Using a food processor, puree black cherries and water mixture. Add cornstarch and blend until smooth. Serve broccoli hot, smothered in the black cherry sauce - great as an accompaniment to pork or chicken.



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