Vanilla Sauce Recipe
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Vanilla Sauce

"This is a great sauce to serve over gingerbread! It has been my favorite dessert since I was a child!"

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Minute
Ready In:
16 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the water, stirring until blended. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and mix in the butter and vanilla. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 88 | Total Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by Lis   view full review
I used this recipe for the topping of an 8x8 pan of bread pudding. I used only 1 cup of water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by luna   view full review
Perfect over recipe for Bread Pudding II submitted by Ellen Warfield! I took the advice of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2004 by Elizabeth   view full review
Good start, but needs work. Definitely reduce the water to 1 cup and add another tablespoon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm glad I read the review before attempting this recipe. I did like the others and used 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2005 by minnesotamama   view full review
Keep the ingredients the same , except add an additional 1 tbsp cornstarch.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by DOTMAYTRX   view full review
I also got a very watery syrup that would not thicken up, but I think the problem is that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2006 by MARGARET CARR   view full review
I made the changes suggested by other reviewers: used half the water, twice the cornstarch,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Nancy   view full review
i was looking for a quick and easy vanilla sauce to go with a jewish apple cake i made, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2010 by BugNBear Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Without reading other reviews, I followed the recipe to a T, and I have to say that as written...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by Alexis M   view full review
Very good. I followed the recipe as is and used it over bread pudding. It was nice because it...

 

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