Flambeed Mandarin Orange Sauce
From: Marie-Thé
Comments: Serve this sauce over pancakes, ice cream or pound cake, as desired.
Servings: 1 quart / 4 cups [1 L] sauce
IngredientsPreparation
  • 3 cans [11 ounces / 312.5 ml] mandarin oranges [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 oranges; reserve syrup.
  • Pour syrup into a measuring container and if needed, add enough water to get 1 1/2 cups [375 ml].
  • In a small casserole, mix together brown sugar and cornstarch.
  • Slowly add syrup.
  • Place on stove over medium heat [approximately 250°F/ 120°C] and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 30 seconds, stirring.
  • Add marmalade; stir until melted.
  • Delicately mix in mandarin oranges segments; keep warm in a small portable stove.
  • In a clean small casserole, over low heat, heat Brandy or Cognac until it just starts to boil.
  • Immediately pour over mandarine oranges segments and flambe.
  • Serve.