Wojapi sauce is a Native American recipe for simple berry sauce that is cooked down until thick. Served sweet or tart, this is a perfect addition to any sweet dessert or savory meal. This recipe is part of the “Eat Like A Princess - Pocahontas” Dinner Series.
4cupsmixed berries (all one kind or a mix of chokeberriesblueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and/or cranberries
½cupwater
2TBSPmaple syrup or honey
Instructions
Wash the berries.
Place the berries in a medium saucepan, along with the 1/2 cup of water.
Simmer, stirring frequetly, until the berries have mostly broken down and formed a thick sauce. This could take 20-30 minutes depending on your berries.
Taste the sauce to see how much, if any, sweetener you need to add.
Serve warm, or allow to cool before using.
Notes
*Notes on Berries - you can use a combination of berries or all one kind. *Notes on Sweetnening: You can use either maple syrup or honey to sweeten the wojapi. After cooking taste if it is sweet enough, and then add 1 TBSP at a time until it is as sweet as you want. I have listed 2 TBSP, but if you want to go sweeter, go for it!*Notes on Storage - Once cool, you can store this in a glass air-tight container for up to 1 week in the fridge.*Notes on Cooking - Warning - berries stain! If you use a wooden spoon or light colored tools, the berry juice will stain it red. Same goes for counter tops, fingers, kids shirts, you know... Be careful!