Amaretto Sauce for Carrots

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3

Sweet and boozy Amaretto Sauce for Carrots recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 pound butter
	2 cups brown sugar
	1 cup amaretto liqueur

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

499

Sugar

63g

Fat

28g

The Amaretto Sauce for Carrots is an indulgent way to add a festive touch to your usual carrot dish. In this recipe, the brown sugar and amaretto liqueur are mixed with butter to create a rich and sweet sauce that adds a unique flavour to the roasted and caramelised carrots. This sweet sauce is perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to make your veggies more enjoyable.

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Add the brown sugar to the pan and stir until dissolved.
3.	Add the amaretto liqueur to the pan and stir.
4.	Increase heat to high and let the mixture come to a boil.
5.	Reduce heat to medium and let simmer until the sauce thickens, usually around 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

PROS

This sauce is decadent, sweet, and has a lovely nutty flavour from the amaretto liqueur.

It can elevate the flavour of the carrots or any other vegetable you serve it with.

CONS

This sauce contains a considerable amount of sugar and butter, which makes it high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, this recipe includes alcohol, and may not be appropriate for all individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Amaretto Sauce for Carrots may not be the healthiest of options, the carrots that you serve it with have many health benefits.
Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for good vision, healthy skin and immune system.