Flambeed Mandarin Orange Sauce
From: Marie-Thé, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Serve this sauce over pancakes, ice cream or pound cake, as desired.
Servings: 4 cups [1 L] sauce
IngredientsPreparation
  • 3[11-ounce / 312.5-mL each] cans mandarin orange segments
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] Brandy or Cognac
  • Drain mandarin orange segments also reserving syrup.
  • Pour syrup into a measuring cup and, if needed, add enough water to get 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] syrup.
  • Mix together brown sugar and cornstarch into a small casserole.
  • Slowly stir in syrup.
  • Bring to a boil over medium, approximately 250°F [120°C] heat.
  • Leave to simmer for 30 seconds, stirring.
  • Stir in marmalade until melted.
  • Delicately mix in drained mandarin orange segments; keep warm onto a small portable stove.
  • Into a clean small casserole, heat Brandy or Cognac over low heat until it just starts to boil.
  • Immediately pour over mandarine orange segments and flambe.
  • Serve immediately.