Looking for a little something extra to dress up your brunch or dessert? Chef Aldana's Mixed Berry Sauce is the perfect twist!
Made with frozen berries for a quick and easy prep, it adds a burst of fruity flavor to pancakes, French toast, gelato, and yogurt. The cardamom and star anise infuse the sauce with a rich, aromatic depth that takes it to the next level.
Plus, it can be prepared in advance to have it always at the ready!

Mixed Berry Sauce with Star Anise and Cardamom – a fragrant, spiced twist for your desserts
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Mixed Berry Sauce with Star Anise and Cardamom
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Sauces
Author:
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Ingredients
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2 cups / 300 gr frozen mixed berries
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1/2 cup / 120 ml water
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1/4 cup / 50 gr granulated sugar
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2 star anise stars
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2 cardamom pods, crushed
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Pinch of salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
In a Saucepan, add the frozen berries, water, sugar, star anise, crushed cardamom, salt, and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes.
While the berries cook, in a small bowl mix the cornstarch with the lemon juice to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the berry mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Continue cooking the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring to combine.
Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, remove the star anise and cardamom pods from the Saucepan.
Serve the warm berry sauce over French toasts, pancakes, waffles, yogurt or ice cream!
Recipe note
If you have leftovers, you can store them for up to a week. Just remember to let the sauce cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator!
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