Ingredients for Italian Sweet Sauce
- 1 cup water
- Italian Dressing
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Paprika
- Five Spice Powder
- Egg Beaters Egg Substitute
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- Dijon Mustard
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How to Make Italian Sweet Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a simmer over medium heat.
- Whisk in ½ cup Italian dressing and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
- Add ½ teaspoon salt and 2 bay leaves.
- Gradually whisk in ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon five-spice powder.
- In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 2 large egg yolks with ⅓ cup heavy cream.
- Temper the egg mixture: Slowly drizzle a few spoonfuls of the simmering sauce into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan with the simmering sauce, whisking continuously.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and remove the bay leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more sugar for extra sweetness or salt for more savoriness.
- Pour the sauce over your favorite meat dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
140 g
Sugar
107g
Fat
66g
Carbs
11g
