BRANDY SAUCE (FOR CHRISTMAS PUDDING AND OTHER SWEETS)
A rich brandy sauce that's perfect to serve on Christmas pudding or other desserts.
Provided by adapted by Christina Conte
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk the egg yolks, cream and sugar in a pot over low heat. Do not stop whisking and keep the heat low so that the custard doesn't curdle. Don't worry if it does, there's an easy fix.
- Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes a sauce. (If you want to serve this to young children, remove some and add a drop of vanilla.) Add the brandy to your liking, from two teaspoonfuls to two tablespoonfuls (or more), but be careful not to add too much brandy or the sauce will become too runny. I used two tablespoonfuls.
- Whisk well so that the sauce is completely smooth. Pour into a serving jug to pour over the Christmas pudding before it's cut into pieces, which makes for a beautiful presentation. However, it may be more practical to cut slices and place in bowls, then pour the sauce over the top. I'd recommend this if you won't be finishing the entire pudding in one go.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 40 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 2 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat
BLACKBERRY BRANDY SAUCE
Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the possibilities are endless, and it makes everything look gorgeous. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings (1/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; stir in water. Add blackberries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in brandy. Cool slightly. If desired, serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEET BLACKBERRY SAUCE
When blackberries are in season, celebrate them with this quick and delicious dessert topping. You may need more sugar, depending on the sweetness of the berries. Serve over homemade ice cream, cake, or other desserts. Garnish with fresh berries.
Provided by Cynthia Ross
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place blackberries in a small saucepan; mash gently with a fork. Stir sugar, schnapps, and lemon juice into mashed blackberries; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until blackberries break down and mixture begins to boil, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
BLACKBERRY COULIS
This super easy and versatile no-cook blackberry sauce is sure to become a family favorite. It can be used on cheesecake, ice cream, yogurt, crepes--the possibilities are endless! It's even delicious in the bottom of a glass topped with champagne! Because the sweetness of blackberries can vary so much, adjust the sugar to suit your tastes.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Dessert Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in the bowl of a small food processor. Blend until smooth and sugar has dissolved, 15 to 20 seconds. Adjust sugar if desired, and blend again.
- Strain mixture using a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 0.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
BLACKBERRY BRANDY SLUSH
We wanted a fun twist on a slushy made with tea and fruit juice, so we used blackberry brandy. The deep red color makes it very merry. -Lindsey Spinler, Sobieski, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 28 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a very large bowl, stir water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Stir in brandy and juice concentrates. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze overnight., To serve, place about 1/2 cup brandy mixture in each glass; top with 1/2 cup soda.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BLACKBERRY BRANDY SAUCE
I use better than bouillon beef and water for beef broth. Amounts are somewhat of a guess as I don't really measure.
Provided by Robin Salmen
Categories Other Sauces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. This recipe is a good one for when you have a lot of time to prepare.
- 2. Put onions and mushrooms, soy sauce, oyster sauce and butter in a crock pot. Cook on low for a least 12 hours to 15 hours.
- 3. Put cooked onions and mushrooms in large pan. Add beef broth and brandy. Save about 3 Tablesoons of the brandy and set aside. Bring to a boil and reduce down about half.
- 4. Make a slurry with the corn starch and brandy. Add to pot.
- 5. Let cool down. Use as a sauce over beef: meatloaf, burgers and steak.
STEAKS, SAUTEED ONIONS WITH A BLACKBERRY BRANDY SAUCE
This is a simple quick sauce to drizzle over steaks. It is impressive and really unique. I love to pair some of the same flavors by making a salad with fresh blackberries, bleu cheese, candied walnuts and a creamy maple/brandy dressing, my simple mashed parsnips and cauliflower for a different side dish and pumpernickle or rye rolls. I have served this over skirt steak and over fillet mignon as well. It is just a great sauce for a nice change.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 Steak, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Steaks -- I like to saute mine in a cast iron pan, but any large heavy saute pan will work for this. If you decide to go with a skirt steak they will not have to be finished in the oven, but if you use a thicker cut of meat, you will need a oven proof pan to finish the cooking in the oven.
- Heat the pan to medium high heat and add the olive oil. Season the steak well on both sides with salt and pepper and bring to room temperature. Sear the steak on one side for 4-5 minutes until nice and brown (the time will depend of how thick the steak is) and then flip. I like to finish in a 425 degree oven for about 5-8 minutes until it reaches your desired internal temperature. NOTE: These times are based on on 1 1/2" thick strip or fillet. Remove the steak once done and transfer to a plate and cover with foil to let rest.
- Onions -- As the steak finishes in the oven, cook the onions in a separate small sauce pan. Heat to medium high and then add the butter and onions. Season with salt and pepper and saute 5-8 minutes until the onions are lightly golden brown and tender. Finish by adding the thyme. Just reduce to low while the steaks finish and you make the sauce.
- Sauce -- After the steak is done and resting, return the pan to the stove on medium heat. Add in the garlic and cook just a minute, then add the white wine to deglaze the pan. Scrape up the drippings as well. Cook just a couple of minutes so it reduces slightly. It doesn't take long. Then remove the pan off the heat as you stir in the brandy and then return it. NEVER pour a flammable liquid like brandy directly over the heat. Return to medium heat and bring to a boil. Then remove from the heat and add in the mustard, butter and blackberry jam. Just whisk everything together. The heat of the pan and wine will warm up everything perfectly.
- Serve -- Plate the steak and top with a few of the onions. Then drizzle a little of the sauce on the top. If you go with a skirt steak or something similar you can slice up the steak on a batter and serve it the same way with the onions and sauce.
- As I said I love a green salad with blackberries, blue cheese and candied walnuts to bring all the flavors together and my parsnips and cauliflower puree for a nice twist to mashed potatoes. Make the potatoes (aka cauliflower) and the walnuts all ahead, so it is just matter of a quick reheat and the steak. A gorgeous dinner for friends one night.
BRANDIED CHERRIES
This rich and fruity sauce is a perfect holiday gift idea, and goes well served over ice cream or used in cocktails.
Provided by Paula Jones
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water and lemon juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture slightly reduces and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in brandy and pitted cherries.
- Transfer cherries and liquid to jar (liquid should cover cherries completely). Cover with lid; seal tightly. Cool completely, about 3 hours.
- Store in refrigerator 4 to 6 weeks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
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