Dr. Bateman’s Brown Sugar Sauce
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
📜 Description: This delightful recipe hails from Dr. Evelyn Bateman and dates back to 1965, when it was featured in a fundraising cookbook for Toronto’s Women’s College Hospital. Dr. Bateman describes it as “foolproof, easy, and tasty,” making it a beloved addition to any culinary repertoire.
🍲 Recipe Category: Sauces
🔑 Keywords: Frozen Desserts, Dessert, Canadian, Low Protein, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Potluck, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped nuts for garnish
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 381.5
- Fat Content: 12.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.1mg
- Sodium Content: 125.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 61.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 53.9g
- Protein Content: 3.4g
Instructions:
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🍯 In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cold water, and dry white wine until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
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🔥 Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, whisking frequently, until it thickens and becomes clear.
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🥛 Once the mixture has thickened, whisk in the cream, butter, vanilla extract, salt, and chopped nuts if you choose to use them.
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🍽️ Continue whisking until the butter has melted completely and the sauce is smooth and well combined.
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🛑 Remove the sauce from the heat. Your delectable Dr. Bateman’s Brown Sugar Sauce is now ready to be drizzled over your favorite desserts or enjoyed on its own as a sweet treat!
This timeless recipe is perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to a variety of dishes, from ice cream sundaes to holiday desserts. Dr. Bateman’s Brown Sugar Sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen, loved by family and friends alike for its simplicity and irresistible flavor. Enjoy!
