Amaretto Almond Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this luscious Amaretto Almond Sauce, a delightful recipe from Cooking Light's 1990 annual cookbook! Spoon this warm, nutty sauce over your favorite desserts – angel food cake, ice cream, baked apples, or even ice milk. The perfect blend of sweet amaretto, crunchy almonds, and a hint of lemon creates a sensational taste experience that's surprisingly easy to make in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 39.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amaretto Almond Sauce

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How to Make Amaretto Almond Sauce

  1. Whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup water until smooth.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, stirring continuously.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons amaretto and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  7. Gently heat the sauce until it just comes to a simmer (do not boil).
  8. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup slivered almonds and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
  9. Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

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