Dr. Bateman's Brown Sugar Sauce

"This recipe is from Dr. Evelyn Bateman, found in a 1965 fundraising cookbook for Toronto's Women's College Hospital. She says it's "foolproof, easy and tasty"."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, cold water and wine until mixture is a smooth paste.
  • Over medium heat, cook until mixture is thick and clear, whisking frequently.
  • Whisk in cream, butter, vanilla, salt and nuts, if using.
  • Sauce is ready when butter melts.

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  1. I needed a sauce to rescue a slightly overcooked cake. Even with water instead of white wine and canned milk instead of cream the sauce was great - my guests raved about the dessert! The toasted almonds really picked up the flavor. Thanks for posting this!
     
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  1. I needed a sauce to rescue a slightly overcooked cake. Even with water instead of white wine and canned milk instead of cream the sauce was great - my guests raved about the dessert! The toasted almonds really picked up the flavor. Thanks for posting this!
     

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