Late-Night Butterscotch Sundaes with Virginia Peanuts Recipe

Name: Late-Night Butterscotch Sundaes with Virginia Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Butterscotch Sauce (recipe follows); 3/4 cup salted Virginia peanuts, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons Jack Daniels; 1 pint vanilla or chocolate ice cream; Chopped toffee candy bar (such as Heath Bar), for garnish; 1 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Pinch salt; (makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Servings: persons

1 cup Butterscotch Sauce (recipe follows)
3/4 cup salted Virginia peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons Jack Daniels
1 pint vanilla or chocolate ice cream
Chopped toffee candy bar (such as Heath Bar), for garnish
1 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Pinch salt
(makes about 1 1/2 cups)

1
Warm the Butterscotch Sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Stir 1/2 cup of the peanuts and the whiskey into the sauce.
3
Scoop ice cream into four sundae dishes, and spoon sauce over the top.
4
Sprinkle the sundaes with the reserved peanuts and with toffee candy.
5
Heat the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a small saucepan, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
7
Stir in the cream, and remove from heat.
8
Add the vanilla, lemon juice, and salt, and stir to combine.
9
Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature over ice cream.
10
Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 week.
11
Add a few tablespoons of cream or water to loosen, if necessary, when reheating.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Butterscotch Sauce (recipe follows), 3/4 cup salted Virginia peanuts, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons Jack Daniels, 1 pint vanilla or chocolate ice cream, and more.

Yes, Late-Night Butterscotch Sundaes with Virginia Peanuts 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.

Late-Night Butterscotch Sundaes with Virginia Peanuts

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