Bourbon Sauce

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8 servings5 min prep10 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Bourbon Sauce

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Bourbon sauce, blending caramel or buttery flavors with American bourbon whiskey, reflects the American South's long relationship with bourbon distilling, centered in Kentucky since the 18th century. It became a popular addition to bread pudding and other Southern desserts.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp bourbon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1Melt butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2Simmer 3-4 minutes, stirring, until bubbly.
  3. 3Remove from heat and whisk in cream, bourbon, and salt.
  4. 4Return to low heat and simmer 2 minutes more.

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