Friday, November 26, 2010

Whiskey Maple Cream Sauce

I made a pecan pie for Thanksgiving, and this sauce really complimented it. I found the recipe last minute, and I had to run to the grocery store on Wednesday to get some heavy cream. It was a mad-house in the grocery store. Now I remember why I like to shop ahead of time. And it's also the same reason I don't go shopping on Black Friday. I refuse to compete with the crowds.


This sauce was absolutely amazing. It would also be good on most pies, cheesecakes, and ice cream recipes.... not just pecan pie. If you have a way of getting real maple syrup, do it! I ordered some from Vermont, and it tastes like nothing I've ever tasted before. We've been enjoying it on yogurt every morning, and I've also used it in several other cooking/baking recipes. My favorite is the Grade A Medium, which is the most common table syrup.


Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
1 Tablespoon Whiskey (optional)

Directions:
Combine cream, maple syrup, and corn syrup in a saucepan and stir to combine.
Cook over medium-low to medium heat, stirring constantly, for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is reduced and thick (sauce should bubble slightly as it's cooking).
When sauce is thick, remove from heat and stir in whiskey. Return to heat for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour into a container and refrigerate until completely chilled. Stir before serving. Drizzle over pies and ice cream.

Source: Pioneer Woman



1 comment:

Meg said...

I've always loved ice cream on pecan pie, but this sounds yummy...fattening, too. You always said that recipes from Pioneer Woman were fattening, though! Illu!