Pineapple Cherry Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (13 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, reserve juice
1 jar maraschino cherry (3 Tablespoons cherries - chopped, reserve juice)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional
diced onion
bell pepper
jalapeno pepper
mushroom
water chestnut
carrot
habanero pepper, for true fire

Preparation

Drain juice from pineapple, add enough maraschino juice to make 3/4 Cup of liquid Add lemon juice, blend in cornstarch to liquids.
In a medium saucepan add the liquid and stir in the spices.
Cook over medium heat, stir until thickened, add any options at this point.
Remove from heat, stir in the tidbits and cherries.
Baste over ham slices, grilled chicken or veggies.
Refrigerate any unused mixture.