SPICY DRIED FRUIT DESSERT SAUCE
One of Julia Child's holiday tips to the readers of Parade, where she wrote a recipe column from 1982 to 1985, was to "spiffy up" store-bought mincemeat with grated apple and liquor, then heat it in a saucepan to make a rich, fragrant sauce. This is a fine idea, but almost as easy is mixing up a batch of mincemeat (minus the meat) at home. The cook can control the balance of sugar, citrus and spice and also use up all the half-empty containers of dried fruit that seem to end up lurking in kitchen cabinets. This "recipe" is entirely flexible; feel free to add orange zest, walnuts, apricots or whatever you like. The sauce will be equally good on pumpkin or sweet potato pie, ice cream or baked apples.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories jams, jellies and preserves, dessert
Time P1D
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except those to finish the sauce in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped; do not purée. Transfer to an airtight container and let rest at least 1 day, or up to 4 weeks.
- When ready to serve, transfer to a saucepan and add enough rum or other liquid to loosen. Heat until warm and bubbly. If desired, add black pepper to make the mixture more spicy. To make a richer sauce, whisk in cold butter 1 tablespoon at a time, to taste.
- Serve warm over ice cream, pumpkin pie or baked apples.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 444, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 17 milligrams, Sugar 56 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Elliott Gonzalez
[email protected]Overall, I thought this sauce was just okay. It's not something I would make again.
Bela Diallo
[email protected]I found this sauce to be a bit too runny. I would recommend simmering it for a longer period of time to thicken it up.
Kjeston Duncan
[email protected]This sauce is a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.
mahlangu cairo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this sauce is the perfect level of heat for me. It's just enough to add a little bit of interest without being overpowering.
Tracy Hayes
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover dried fruit. I always have a bag of dried fruit in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.
Alma Rodgers
[email protected]I love how this sauce can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have on hand when you need a quick and easy dessert.
Courtney Hacker
[email protected]This sauce is so versatile! I've used it on ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, and even waffles. It's always a hit.
Ssenyonga Derrick
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out perfectly. It's thick and rich, with a lovely fruity flavor. I can't wait to try it on different desserts.
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[email protected]This sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the combination of dried fruits and spices. It's a great way to add a little something extra to your desserts.
Gitaram Giri
[email protected]I made this sauce for a holiday party and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.
BakirAli Rajput34
[email protected]This spicy dried fruit dessert sauce was a hit at my last dinner party! It's so unique and flavorful, and it really elevates any dessert. I especially love it on ice cream or yogurt.