Sweet sauces· VG · GF · DF

Berry Coulis

A bright, fruity sauce of mixed berries, a little sugar and lemon, sieved silky smooth.

makes 18 cubes, about 12p each

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Time: 15 min5 min prep · 10 min cook
Makes: 18 cubes
Cost per cubePer cube: 12p
Calories per cubeCalories: 25 kcal
A serving: 1 cube
Spice: 1 of 5

You’ll need

Batch size

cubes

500gfrozen mixed berries
60gcaster sugar
15mllemon juice
50mlwater

Allergens: none of the 14 major allergens in the ingredients as listed. Check the labels on stock cubes, sauces and pastes, as brands vary.

Use it for

Over yoghurt and granola · 1 cube; Cheesecake or pavlova · 1 cube; Stirred into porridge · 1 cube

Method

Step 1: Put everything in a pan over a medium heat.
Step 2: Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring, until the berries collapse.
Step 3: Blend, then push through a sieve to remove the seeds.
Step 4: Taste and add a little more sugar if needed. Cool.
Step 5: Pour into 30ml trays and freeze.

Nutrition (estimated)
	kcal	protein	carbs	fat	fibre	salt
Per cube	25	0.3g	6.1g	0.1g	0.8g	0g

Cook’s notes

Thaw for 20 minutes at room temperature.
Frozen berries are cheaper than fresh and just as good here.
Strawberry, raspberry or blackcurrant on their own all work.

Use it for

Over yoghurt and granola · 1 cube
Cheesecake or pavlova · 1 cube
Stirred into porridge · 1 cube

Freeze, reheat and serve

Freeze: Cool it within two hours, freeze it in 30ml ice-cube trays, then bag and label the cubes. It keeps for 4 months.
Use from frozen: Thaw for 20 minutes at room temperature. Never refreeze thawed cubes.
A portion: 1 cube is a serving: about 25 kcal.

Berry Coulis questions

Do I have to sieve it?

No, but sieving removes the seeds and gives the coulis its silky texture. If you don't mind the seeds, just blend it well for a more rustic sauce.

Can I use it in drinks?

Stir a thawed cube into sparkling water or lemonade, or blend it into a smoothie. It also makes a quick ripple through plant-based yoghurt.

How do I make it thicker?

Simmer it for a few minutes longer before blending, or stir in ½ tsp cornflour mixed with a little cold water and bubble for a minute. It also thickens slightly as it cools.