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Christmas Carol Throwback (01:38)

Total:: 15 min
Active:: 15 min

Yield:: about 1 cup

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup brandy
Pinch grated nutmeg
Pinch orange zest

Directions

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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.

Cook's Note

Hard sauce is traditionally served with figgy pudding, but can also be used with other cakes and desserts.

My Private Notes

Name: Hard Sauce
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: about 1 cup
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup brandy; Pinch grated nutmeg; Pinch orange zest