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Bourbon Sauce

Creamy and sweet with just a touch of spice, there's nothing like a decadent bourbon sauce to pour over cakes and ice cream, or dip fruit in.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon sauce
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1069kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • Pinch coarse kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the sugar, whisking to combine. Add the cream and vanilla, continuing to whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the bourbon and salt.
  • Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before using. Mixture will thicken slightly and be a syrup consistency.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 1069kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 76mg | Sugar: 102g | Vitamin A: 2293IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.1mg