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A jar of brandy brown butter sauce with a spoon in the center.
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5 from 3 votes

Brandy Brown Butter Sauce

Warm, rich, and silky this Brandy Brown Sugar Sauce is the perfect topping for Christmas Pudding and holiday cakes. Made in only minutes using butter, brandy, brown sugar and vanilla.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British, Holiday
Keyword: Brandy Sauce, Brown Butter Sauce, Christmas Pudding Sauce, Holiday Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar; packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp brandy
  • ½ cup boiling water

Instructions

  • In a small pot over low heat melt the butter and add the flour stirring together to create a roux.
  • Add the brown sugar, vanilla and brandy and mix until the brown sugar is melted and combined. Add in the boiling and stir well. This will thin out the sauce.
  • Bring to a boil for 1 minute and then remove from the stove. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve warm over Christmas pudding, apple pie, ice cream, cupcakes or spiced cakes.
Storing
Store in the fridge in a tightly sealed container once cooled for up to 2 weeks.  Warm in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 4.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 19.5g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg