Montmorency Tart Cherry Sauce

Montmorency Tart Cherry Sauce recipe videos

Montmorency Tart Cherry Sauce is a vibrant, tangy-sweet condiment made primarily from Montmorency cherries, a variety known for its bright red color and distinct tartness. It typically includes sugar, water, and sometimes a thickener like cornstarch, and is a popular topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and meats like pork or duck. This sauce originates from the United States, particularly associated with the Montmorency cherry-growing regions around the Great Lakes.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sauce is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with negligible fat and protein. A key nutrient it provides is antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, and it offers a good amount of potassium and vitamin C, with a rough calorie estimate of 100-120 kcal per 1/4 cup serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	25 g
Sodium	5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin A	20 IU
Iron	0.3 mg
Calcium	6 mg
Magnesium	4 mg
Phosphorus	8 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg

Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes Montmorency cherries unique is their exceptionally high concentration of melatonin, a natural compound that may support sleep health, making this sauce a popular choice for a nighttime treat. Culturally, it's a staple in American breakfast and dessert cuisine, often highlighted during cherry harvest seasons in the Midwest.