Sweet Sauces and Syrups

Sweet fruit sauces are usually based on fruit purées, or jams and jellies, and can be cooked or uncooked. In general, they are thinner than savoury fruit sauces as they are intended to be served with or to coat puddings, pies or tarts. Fruit-based purees can be sweetened and are sometimes thinned and flavoured with a liqueur or lemon juice. Both these ingredients help to bring out the flavour of the fruit and prevent discoloration.