Cognac/Brandy Almond Sweet Sauce Recipe

Name: Cognac/Brandy Almond Sweet Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ cups water; ¼ cup sugar or ¼ cup Splenda sugar substitute; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 whole cloves; 2 cups fat-free half-and-half; ½ cup cognac or ½ cup apricot brandy or ½ cup peach fruit flavored brandy; 6 whole graham crackers, crushed

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups slivered almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup sugar or ¼ cup Splenda sugar substitute
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 whole cloves
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
½ cup cognac or ½ cup apricot brandy or ½ cup peach fruit flavored brandy
6 whole graham crackers, crushed

1
In a saute pan add olive oil and almonds, saute until roasted.
2
Take off heat.
3
In medium sauce pan add water sugar and heat until sugar is dissolved.
4
Add cinnamon, cardamon and whole cloves.
5
Simmer and stir about 15 minutes.
6
Turn heat to low.
7
Take out whole cloves.
8
Add half and half and cognac or brandy.
9
Add crushed graham crackers to thicken.
10
Stir until mixed, low heat.
11
Note: You might add more crushed grahams to have a thick sauce.
12
Note: You can crush the almonds after toasting with a mortar and pestle if you want a smooth sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups slivered almonds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ cups water, ¼ cup sugar or ¼ cup Splenda sugar substitute, and more.

Yes, Cognac/Brandy Almond Sweet Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cognac/Brandy Almond Sweet Sauce

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