Grandma Claudy'S Cherry Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 C. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 C. butter or margarine
2 tsp. vanilla
1 - 12 oz. jar maraschino cherries, drained, reserve juice
dash of nutmeg
Water

Preparation

In a pan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Pour reserved cherry juice in measuring cup and add enough water to measure 2 cups. Gradually stir water into sugar mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until thickened. Cut cherries in half or quarters.
Add cherries once mixture has thickened. This can be made ahead and reheated just before serving. Makes about 4 cups.