Mandarin Orange Sauce Recipe

Whip up this dreamy Mandarin Orange Sauce in just 25 minutes! It's the perfect quick dessert topping for ice cream, cakes (sponge, fruit, or cheesecake!), pancakes, French toast, and crepes. Imagine the burst of fresh citrus flavor combined with the creamy sweetness – it's unbelievably delicious! Use fresh peaches for a summery twist, or canned peaches for ultimate convenience. Elevate your presentation with individual servings in wine glasses, topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Perfect for unexpected guests – we keep angel food cake in the freezer and mandarin oranges in the pantry for just such occasions!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 715.5 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Mandarin Orange Sauce

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How to Make Mandarin Orange Sauce

  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup cornstarch until well combined.
  2. Drain one 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges, reserving the juice. Measure 1 1/3 cups of the reserved juice.
  3. Add enough water to the reserved juice to reach the 1 1/3 cup mark.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture into the saucepan with the sugar and cornstarch.
  5. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of the undiluted mandarin orange juice.
  8. Gently fold in the drained mandarin orange segments.
  9. For a warmer sauce, heat gently over low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

546g

Fat

36g

Carbs

50g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy Desserts Fruit Easy Dinner Party Holiday Event Cakes Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Low In Something Tropical Fruit Brunch

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mandarin Orange Sauce?

Mandarin Orange Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mandarin Orange Sauce?

Mandarin Orange Sauce has approximately 715.5 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mandarin Orange Sauce?

The key ingredients for Mandarin Orange Sauce are White Sugar, Cornstarch, Mandarin Oranges, Mandarin Orange Liquid, Butter, Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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