Monday, 4 June 2012

Cumberland Sauce


  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 level tbsp redcurrant jelly
  • 4 tbsp port
  • 2 level tsp cornflour / arrowroot
  • 2 tsp water
Peel the rind from the orange and lemon into fine strips.
Cover with water and simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside.
Squeeze the juice from both fruits. Add the redcurrant jelly and juice to a pan. Stir well until the jelly dissolves.
Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the port.
Blend the cornflour with the water and add it in. Return to the heat and stir until it thickens. Add the softened rind.