Maple Cider Nut Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 c. fresh apple cider
- pinch of ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground cloves
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. corn starch dissolved in 1 tbsp. water
- 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 1 tbp. bourbon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Method
In a medium-size, heavy saucepan, combine the cider and spices and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until reduced to a thin syrup, about 15 minutes. Stir in the maple syrup and bring to a boil.
Add cornstarch and simmer until slightly thickened and glossy, about 2 minutes longer. Let cool slightly, then stir in the nuts, bourbon, if using, and vanilla. The sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to two weeks. Makes about 2/3 cup.
Recipe courtesy Lansing State Journal.
