Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest one orange
Optional: 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
Instructions:
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice and sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan with the orange juice and sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens and becomes glossy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and orange zest. If desired, add the orange liqueur and stir well to combine.
Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or chilled.
This orange sauce is delicious served over desserts like cakes, pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. It can also be used as a glaze for roasted meats or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or chicken nuggets. Enjoy!
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10 Minutes Magic Orange Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest one orange
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice and sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan with the orange juice and sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and orange zest. If desired, add the orange liqueur and stir well to combine.
- Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or chilled.
