Sweet Garden Huckleberry Sauce: Tangy

Instructions:

1. Rinse the garden huckleberries in cold water and pluck out the green stems. Note: This prevents a grassy aftertaste in the final sauce.
2. Place the berries, sugar, water, and salt into your saucepan.
3. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar grains disappear.
4. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then immediately turn the heat down to low.
5. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the berries burst and the syrup looks velvety.
6. Stir in the fresh lemon juice during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Note: This locks in the vibrant purple hue.
7. Remove the pan from the heat.
8. Let the sauce sit and cool for 15 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.