Cherry Coulis

In a 1½-quart saucepan, combine the cherries, their juice, the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Allow them to sit for at least 30 minutes so that the sugar can draw out more of the juices.

Bring the cherry mixture to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly but gently so as not to break up the cherries. Raise the heat to medium and boil for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the liquid and c