Mandarin Orange Sauce For Crepes Recipe

Elevate your crepes with this vibrant and zesty Mandarin Orange Sauce! Not too sweet, this super-quick recipe takes just minutes to make and adds a burst of fresh citrus flavor to your favorite crepes (try recipe #18410 by mizznezz!). Simply coat your crepes with this delicious sauce and fold into quarters for a delightful treat. Perfect for a weeknight dessert or a special occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 89 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mandarin Orange Sauce For Crepes

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How to Make Mandarin Orange Sauce For Crepes

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup mandarin orange segments, 1/2 cup mandarin orange juice, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon rum (optional). Heat over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
  3. Once the orange mixture comes to a gentle simmer, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving over your crepes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g