Aunt Jeannies Hard Sauce Recipes

AUNT JEANNIE'S HARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer (MUCH easier than by hand as my aunt did), beat butter until creamy.
• Add sugar and blend well; stir in milk.
• Add brandy and vanilla, one teaspoon at a time to prevent separation.
• If sauce begins to separate, add more sugar.
• Turn into serving dish and decorate, if desired.
• Chill.

BROWN SUGAR HARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cream butter; add sugar gradually, beating well.
• Add salt, cream and lemon juice; continue beating until you get a light texture.
• Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

MOM'S 50 YEAR HARD SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, stir together the sugar and cornstarch.
• Add the remaining ingredients, and boil until thick.
• Add cherry brandy-- every time you walk by.

HARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cream butter and icing sugar until light and almost white.
• Slowly drizzle in brandy continuing to beat.
• Serve with hot Christmas pudding.

AUNT ROSIE'S BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir ketchup, brown sugar, water, and dry onion soup mix together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring regularly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.

LEMON HARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cream butter and salt.
• Add egg sugar and cream until fluffy.
• Add egg and beat rapidly until well blended.
• Gradually add lemon juice and rind and continue beating.
• Cook until thickened.
• This a nice topping for most any steamed pudding.

AUNT FANNIE'S DINNER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute for 5 to 10 more minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Add the tomato sauce, stewed OR diced tomatoes, corn and cooked macaroni. Stir well and allow to heat through, about 5 to 7 minutes.