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Bourbon Molasses Sauce

Makes about1 cup
  • Active time:10 min
  • Start to finish:10 min
November 2008
When serving the spiced-pumpkin soufflés, don’t forget this warm accompaniment. It’s simply magical.
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Bring sugar and 2 Tbsp water to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling pan occasionally so caramel colors evenly, until caramel is dark amber. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1/4 cup water, then stir in bourbon, butter, molasses, and salt. Return to heat and simmer, stirring, to dissolve any hardened caramel if necessary.
Cooks’ note: Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Reheat in a microwave or double boiler until liquefied.

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