Best 7 Nutmeg Sauce Recipes

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Nutmeg sauce, a culinary wonder originating from the Orient, has captivated taste buds across the world with its rich, warm aroma and unique flavor. Its versatility allows it to enhance both sweet and savory dishes, adding a touch of sophisticated elegance to any meal. Whether you're crafting a creamy pasta dish, baking a decadent cake, or simply seeking a flavorful marinade for your favorite protein, nutmeg sauce stands as an indispensable ally in the kitchen. Dive into this article to uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect nutmeg sauce, exploring variations that cater to diverse culinary preferences and dietary needs. Let the tantalizing aroma of nutmeg guide you on a culinary journey as you discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAM NUTMEG SAUCE



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I love this recipe! I honestly do not remember where I got it from, but it's delicious and simple to make. It's very rich so I definitely would not recommend this as a side dish. It's great all by itself with some garlic bread on the side.

Provided by Sara in FL

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fettuccine pasta
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup sour cream
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the fettucine in boiling salted water until just cooked or al dente (until somewhat firm texture is reached).
  • Drain well.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet.
  • Saute the garlic for 1-2 minutes over very low heat.
  • Add wine to butter& garlic.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the sour cream, whipping cream, nutmeg and italian parsley.
  • Heat cream and sour cream mixture until very hot but not boiling.
  • Add parmesan cheese.
  • Season to taste with salt& pepper.
  • Pour hot sauce over hot fettucine and toss.
  • Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.4, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 32.8, Cholesterol 237.7, Sodium 320.9, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 19.4

CHRISTMAS PUDDING WITH NUTMEG SAUCE



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An adaptation of the traditional holiday staple, my fruity plum pudding stays true to those time-honored rustic flavors.-Deb Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped dates
SAUCE:
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and molasses. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in apple, raisins, cherries and dates., Pour into a well-greased 6-cup pudding mold or metal gelatin mold. Cover with foil. Place on a rack in a deep kettle. Add 1 in. of boiling water to kettle; cover and boil gently until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 2 to 2-1/2 hours, replacing water as needed. Let stand 5 minutes before unmolding., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and nutmeg. Unmold pudding onto a serving plate; cut into wedges. Serve warm with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

NUTMEG SAUCE



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From a 1930s hand written cookbook from Neligh Ne. She had this written down two times so she used it for something important to her. We use vanilla sauce on pound cake in our family. This sauce is wicked good on my spice cake recipe . It will bump up old coffee cake. Mr. picky was licking the pan. The top part of the recipe was how it was written; at the bottom was how I did it.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water, boiling
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Blend cornstarch and sugar.
  • Add boiling water, stirring constantly until thick.
  • Add lemon juice, butter, nutmeg and salt.
  • Serve warm.
  • My Method:.
  • I just whisked everything, except the butter, together and cooked it.
  • When boiling hot, I whisked in the butter and stirred until thickened.

NUTMEG VANILLA SAUCE



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This sauce is based on a classic vanilla anglaise, a sauce thickened with egg yolks and served cold over berries, chocolate cake or with a hot fruit pie. It was invented by the French but called anglaise (or "English" in French) because they observed the English always pouring a light colored cream liquid on their desserts. That liquid was what the British call "pouring cream," and it's a very thick flavorful cold cream they serve with dessert in a pitcher and pour it over everything.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly (preferred) ground nutmeg
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the milk, nutmeg, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn't burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat and let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. In a thin stream, whisk the cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to 180 degrees F. At 160 degrees F, the mixture will give off a puff of steam. When the mixture reaches 180 degrees it will be thickened and creamy, like eggnog. If you don't have a thermometer, test it by dipping a wooden spoon into the mixture. Run your finger down the back of the spoon. If the stripe remains clear, the mixture is ready; if the edges blur, the mixture is not quite thick enough yet. When it is ready, quickly remove it from the heat and pour it though a fine-meshed strainer into a container in an ice bath to cool. Keep chilled and serve cold.

NUTMEG SAUCE



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A sweet sauce for serving over pound cake, gingerbread or ice cream.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c boiling water

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dry ingredients in a small saucepan. Use a little of the boiling water to mix the ingredients.
  • 2. Stir in the remaining boiling water. Place over medium-high heat and stir until thickened. Add the butter and vanilla, and mix well.
  • 3. Cool to room temperature.

FRENCH CHICKEN WITH SHERRY-NUTMEG SAUCE



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Make and share this French Chicken With Sherry-Nutmeg Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless chicken thighs
1 onion, minced
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
3/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a non-stick frying pan.
  • Cook slowly over moderate heat with no fat added until well browned.
  • Drain off melted fat.
  • Add the onion, broth and sherry.
  • Sprinkle with seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer over very low heat until nearly tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Uncover. Tip pan and skim fat form the liquid with a bulb-type baster.
  • Continue to simmer uncovered until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Whisk milk and flour together and stir into the pan.
  • Cook and stir until sauce is bubbling and thick.

SCALLOPED CABBAGE WITH NUTMEG SAUCE



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I got this recipe from someone I knew on line about 7 years ago who had a reputation as being a fantastic cook. Anything anyone ever made from her recipes was excellent, and this is no exception. I finally got around to trying it, and I'm sorry I waited so long. It is absolutely delicious, the flavors blend beautifully, and it was hard not to eat the whole thing at one sitting. Not only am I going to make this again, I'm going to make this again soon! I easily halved the recipe (though I won't next time. I like it too much). Although I did not have need to do this, I think it could be made and assembled a little earlier in the day and put in the oven to bake right before you're ready to serve it.

Provided by Charmed

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small cabbage, coarsely shredded
salt, to taste for cooking cabbage
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, plus more for sprinkling
6 tablespoons parmesan grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Grease a 3-4 quart baking dish (or spray with non-stick spray).
  • In a saucepan with a cover, add the shredded cabbage and add water until it reaches 1 to 2 inches.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Cover the pot and on a medium-high heat steam the cabbage in the boiling water, stirring and checking the water every so often, until cabbage is crisp tender, about 10 minutes; add more water during cooking if necessary.
  • Remove the cabbage from the water and drain.
  • In a small saucepan on a low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until smooth.
  • Blend in the milk, whisking until the mixture is again smooth.
  • Add the salt, pepper and 1/4 tsp.
  • nutmeg and simmer on a low-medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Add 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • Place half the cabbage in the prepared baking dish layer half the cabbage, then half the crumbs, then half the sauce.
  • Repeat with the rest of the cabbage, crumbs and sauce.
  • Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining 2 tbs.
  • grated cheese, and sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the top is browned and the cabbage mixture is heated through.
  • Makes 6-8 servings.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh nutmeg: Freshly grated nutmeg has a more intense flavor than pre-ground nutmeg. For the best results, buy whole nutmeg and grate it yourself just before using.
  • Use a light hand: Nutmeg is a powerful spice, so a little goes a long way. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Toast the nutmeg: Toasting nutmeg before using it can enhance its flavor. To do this, place the nutmeg in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
  • Experiment with different combinations: Nutmeg pairs well with a variety of other spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Experiment with different combinations to create your own unique nutmeg sauce.

Conclusion:

Nutmeg sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're using it to flavor a dessert, a savory dish, or a beverage, nutmeg sauce is sure to add a touch of warmth and complexity. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meals, give nutmeg sauce a try.

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