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Suzette Sauce

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Classic orange Suzette sauce is great for crepes, regular pancakes, waffles, and French toast. Maple syrup can sit this one out.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

2/3 cup fresh orange juice
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Bring orange juice, sugar, and Grand Marnier to a simmer in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until sugar is melted. Add butter a piece at a time, whisking until incorporated before adding more; stir in salt. Continue to gently simmer, swirling sauce often, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

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