Cognac/Brandy Almond Sweet Sauce Recipe

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Cognac/Brandy Almond Sweet Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1/2 cup cognac or 1/2 cup apricot brandy or 1/2 cup peach fruit flavored brandy

Directions:

  1. In a saute pan add olive oil and almonds, saute until roasted. Take off heat.
  2. In medium sauce pan add water sugar and heat until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add cinnamon, cardamon and whole cloves. Simmer and stir about 15 minutes.
  4. Turn heat to low.
  5. Take out whole cloves.
  6. Add half and half and cognac or brandy.
  7. Add crushed graham crackers to thicken. Stir until mixed, low heat.
  8. Note: You might add more crushed grahams to have a thick sauce.
  9. Note: You can crush the almonds after toasting with a mortar and pestle if you want a smooth sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 485.73 Kcal (2034 kJ)
Calories from fat 235.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.12g 40%
Cholesterol 2.59mg 1%
Sodium 366.93mg 15%
Potassium 205.8mg 4%
Total Carbs 53.15g 18%
Sugars 14.87g 59%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 11%
Protein 7.16g 14%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 92mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 336.3 Kcal (1408 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.08g 40%
Cholesterol 1.79mg 1%
Sodium 254.05mg 15%
Potassium 142.49mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.8g 18%
Sugars 10.3g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 11%
Protein 4.96g 14%
Iron 1.7mg 14%
Calcium 63.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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