Brandied Foamy Sauce Recipes

BRANDIED ORANGE AND CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small pan over medium heat, combine the orange zest and water. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving zest and 1/3 cup liquid.
• To the reserved liquid, add the sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes uncovered, stirring often.
• Add cranberries; increase heat to medium-high and boil for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and a small spoonful of sauce sets on a cold plate.
• Remove from heat, stir in brandy. Pour into 4 1/2 pint jars leaving 1/2 inch space from top. Place lids onto jars, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

MOM'S FOAMY SAUCE FOR STEAMED PUDDING

Steps:

• Cream the butter and sugar together.
• Add the well-beaten egg yolks and beat thoroughly over hot water in a double boiler.
• Remove from the heat and fold in the stiffly-beaten egg whites, then the vanilla and the whipped cream.
• Pour over your favorite steamed pudding.
• This is one of our traditional family favorites!

BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients and then stir them into a cup of boiling water.
• Boil for 5 minutes and then add butter, brandy, and vanilla.
• Serve hot over mince pie or gingerbread.

BRANDIED HARD SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cream the butter thoroughly, then beat in sugar slowly until well blended and fluffy.
• 2. Add vanilla,brandy and salt and mix well.
• 3. Chill in its container.

BRANDIED TOMATO SAUCE (FLAMBE')

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, mushrooms, shallot, leek, and salt until soft, about 7 minutes.
• Add brandy and 1/4 cup Madeira. Turn heat to high and CAREFULLY ignite the alcohol using a match or bbq lighter (be sure your stove fan is turned off). Cook over high heat until flames die out. Reduce temperature to medium-high and cook until liquid is reduced by half.
• Add chicken stock, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Puree in a food processor or blender. Strain if desired. Return to pan and place over medium heat. Whisk in remaining tablespoon butter, broken in small pieces, and remaining tablespoon Madeira. Season with salt and pepper to taste. spoon over cooked gnocchi or pasta.