Strawberry Sauce and Coulis

This is one of the most versatile sauces I know of.  Unstrained, it makes a nice chunky sauce for ice cream or plain cakes.  Strained, it makes a smooth fruit sauce, or coulis, that is an elegant accompaniment to desserts such as the Heavenly Cheesecake or Strawberry Souffle.

2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
1/3 cup Splenda Granular
1 Tbs lemon juice
1/2 cup water
2 Tbs cornstarch
1 Tbs orange liqueur (optional)

Place the berries in a heavy, non-aluminum saucepan.  Add remaining ingredients (except liqueur) and stir until cornstarch dissolves.  Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.  Turn down and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in liqueur if desired.

Variation:  For smooth Strawberry Coulis, strain the strawberry sauce through a fine strainer or sieve, pressing on the fruit to drain all the liquid. Throw away pulp. 

Makes 8 servings (2 tablespoons each).

Per serving:  
Calories 15 Fat 0 grams (saturated 0)
Carbohydrate 3 grams (sugar 1) Fiber 0 grams
Protein 0 grams Sodium 0 milligrams
Diabetic exchange = 1 free food

For a dramatic and elegant dessert presentation, Strawberry Coulis can be drizzled, pooled, or painted onto plates before adding dessert.

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