Description
Wojapi berry sauce embodies Native American culinary traditions with its rich, complex flavors. Simmered chokecherries or other berries create a smooth, intense condiment perfect for enhancing desserts and bread dishes. Wild ingredients connect you to indigenous cooking heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Berries:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) frozen blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) frozen sour cherries
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh or frozen cranberries
Sweetener:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
Instructions
- Transfer frozen or fresh berries into a slow cooker, ensuring an even layer.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow berries to simmer gently for 3-4 hours, stirring periodically to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Use a handheld blender to partially puree the berry mixture, creating a combination of smooth sauce and whole berry chunks for textural complexity.
- Introduce honey or preferred sweetener into the berry mixture, gently folding to distribute the sweetness evenly without disrupting the sauce’s delicate consistency.
- Cool the wojapi sauce to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, where it will maintain optimal flavor and texture for approximately two weeks.
Notes
- Select ripe, high-quality berries for the most vibrant and intense flavor in the sauce.
- Experiment with different berry combinations like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries to create unique taste profiles.
- Use a low-sugar honey alternative like stevia or maple syrup for a healthier, diabetic-friendly version of the sauce.
- Consider using the sauce as a versatile topping for pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, or as a dipping sauce for desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg