Sauce Recipes

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Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

* 1/3 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1 cup water
* Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
* 1/2 cup red currant jelly
* 2 cups fresh blueberries

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to medium low and add the currant jelly. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add blueberries and bring to a boil once again. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, or until thick and syrupy. Makes about 2 cups of blueberry sauce.

Serve over pancakes or waffles, or as a sauce for ice cream, bread pudding, plain custard, cheesecake, pound cake, or dessert crepes. Just a few ideas!

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Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup water
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Put the sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar turns a medium golden brown color, about 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully and slowly add the cream and vanilla, using a long-handled wooden spoon to stir. Simmer until the caramel dissolves and blends into the cream, about 2 minutes. The sauce will be smooth slightly thickened. Serve warm or cool.
Add a little more cream before serving if it's too thick.
Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

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Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
* 3/4 cup whipping cream
* 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

In a small saucepan over low heat, heat chocolate chips and whipping cream, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Serve over dessert or ice cream.
Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

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Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

* 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup
* 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup light molasses
* 1/2 cup vinegar
* 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
* 1 small clove garlic, minced
* 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
* 2 teaspoons dry mustard
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 teaspoons orange or lemon zest
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Brush on chicken or meat during last 15 minutes of grilling.
Makes about 3 1/2 cups - freeze extra sauce.

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Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

* 1 clove garlic, mashed and minced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
* 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon oregano
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* dash red pepper, optional

Preparation

Combine all ingredients. Makes about 1 1/2 cups, enough for 2 pizzas.