Classic Hard Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, nutmeg, allspice and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and extracts. Serve with spice cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Puree the tomatoes to a smooth, creamy consistency in a food processor or with an immersion blender. (If you like a more country feel, you can wait and break them up in the pan later with a wooden spoon.)
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. When hot, add the onion and saute 5 to 6 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until you see the color start changing. If you'd like to make the sauce spicy, add the red pepper flakes.
• Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer about 30 minutes. (If you did not puree the tomatoes, use a wooden spoon to break them into pieces while they cook.) Strive for balance in the consistency of the sauce: It has to be fluid, but it should not look overly wet. Add the basil and remove from the heat. Toss with just-cooked pasta.

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• Mix together the sugar, butter, vanilla and egg in a saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar melts. Add the brandy and stir for 1 minute. Add the nutmeg and orange zest, and serve warm.

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• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and brandy or Cognac; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine all ingredients beat at high speed until well blended. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve over warm dessert. Store in refrigerator.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon * Calories: 80 * Calories from Fat: 35 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 4 g 6% * Saturated Fat: 2 g 10% * Cholesterol: 10 mg 3% * Sodium: 40 mg 2% * Total Carbohydrate: 10 g 3% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 10 g * Protein: 0 g * Vitamin A: 2% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1 Fat or 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

Steps:

• Put ingredients in a food processor and mix until smooth and creamy. Put sauce in tightly covered jar. Refrigerate.
• Remove from refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.