Best 6 Cape Brandy Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a taste of South African heritage with Cape Brandy Sauce, a delectable sauce that elevates desserts, ice cream, pancakes, and waffles to new heights. This versatile sauce boasts a luscious, velvety texture and a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. From the classic Cape Brandy Sauce to its variations like the Orange Cape Brandy Sauce, the Lemon Cape Brandy Sauce, and the Chocolate Cape Brandy Sauce, each recipe offers a unique twist to complement your culinary creations.

In the classic Cape Brandy Sauce, ripe, juicy peaches take center stage, simmered in a harmonious blend of butter, sugar, and brandy, resulting in a luscious, golden sauce. The Orange Cape Brandy Sauce adds a burst of citrusy brightness, with the addition of fresh orange juice and zest, while the Lemon Cape Brandy Sauce offers a refreshing tang that perfectly complements seafood dishes. For chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Cape Brandy Sauce is an irresistible treat, combining rich, dark chocolate with a hint of brandy, creating a decadent sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CAPE BRANDY TART WITH BRANDY SAUCE



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Provided by Colin Cowie

Categories     Mixer     Dairy     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Date     Spirit     Brandy     Winter     Christmas Eve     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For Tart
1 cup pitted, chopped dates
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1 cup superfine sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups flour
Pinch of salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
Brandy sauce
1 to 2 cups whipped cream, for topping
For Brandy Sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup brandy (or rum)

Steps:

  • To make tart:
  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Place the dates in a small bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over them, then add the baking soda. Let dates stand for 10 minutes, or until soft.
  • 3. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the beaters attached, combine the butter and sugar, and beat until creamy. Beat in the egg. Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the date mixture, including the water, and the pecans. Mix well.
  • 4. Line a lightly oiled or buttered 9-inch aluminum pie plate with parchment paper. (Alternatively, use a 9-inch springform pan.) Pour the date and nut mixture into the prepared plate and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out dry. To serve (see Note), remove from the pie plate, discard the parchment paper, allow to cool slightly, cut into wedges, and top with Brandy Sauce and whipped cream.
  • To make brandy sauce:
  • Combine the sugar with 1/4 cup cold water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and continue to boil, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla, followed by the brandy.
  • NOTE To store the tart, if made in advance: First, allow it to cool to room temperature. Then place it in a plastic freezer bag, expel the air, seal the bag, and place it in the freezer for up to one month. To reheat the tart, place it in a 250°F oven until warm, about 45 minutes.

CAPE BRANDY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon melted butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 ounces water
1/2 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepot, heat the butter, sugar, salt, and water for 5 minutes. Then add the brandy and vanilla extract and heat an additional minute.

CAPE BRANDY SAUCE



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For the African part of the World Tour! From Food Network. Use for bread pudding or just plain old ice cream!!

Provided by Jessica K

Categories     Sauces

Time 11m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 ounces water
1/2 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the butter, sugar, salt, and water for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the brandy and vanilla extract and heat an additional minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 50.1, Sugar 50.1

TRADITIONAL CAPE BRANDY PUDDING



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South Africans love this pudding. The recipe is up on the site but this is the one I took to our "do" at MarieAlice's house and I promised to post it. It's a dark brown date pudding which is drowned in a brandy and butter sauce. Serve with cream. Prep and cooking times are approx.

Provided by Sherrie-pie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

250 ml dates, chopped
5 ml bicarbonate of soda
250 ml boiling water
375 ml flour
2 1/2 ml baking powder
5 ml salt
125 ml butter
250 ml sugar
2 eggs, beaten
5 ml nuts, chopped
10 ml butter
180 ml brown sugar
250 ml water
5 ml vanilla essence
125 ml brandy

Steps:

  • Mix the bicarbonate of soda with the boiling water and pour over the dates. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Cream the butter and sugar well and then beat in the eggs. Mix in the flour and the nuts and finally stir in the dates and water in which they have soaked. Turn into a buttered, shallow ovenproof dish and bake at 190C for 40 - 50 minutes.
  • To make the sauce: Mix the butter, brown sugar and water and boil, until it forms a syrup. Remove from the heat stir in the vanilla and brandy. Pour the sauce over the hot pudding and allow it to soak inches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.3, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 116.3, Sodium 805.2, Carbohydrate 76.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 47, Protein 6.6

CAPE BRANDY PUDDING



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This traditional South African pudding was doubtlessly created with cold winter's nights in mind! Delectable and filling, this date and nut pudding with its syrup topping is a must for your repertoire of desserts.

Provided by Bokenpop aka Mad

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

125 ml boiling water
100 g chopped dates
3 ml bicarbonate of soda
30 ml butter
75 ml white sugar
200 ml cake flour
5 ml baking powder
1 egg, beaten
50 g chopped walnuts
125 ml white sugar
125 ml hot water
15 ml butter
30 ml brandy
3 ml vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over dates, set aside to soften.
  • Add bicarb, butter and sugar and blend well.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and fold into the date mixture.
  • Add egg and walnuts and mix.
  • Lightly grease a microwave pan and bake for 5 -6 minutes on 100% power.
  • For the syrup combine sugar, water and butter in a glass bowl and microwave on 100% power for 1 - 2 minutes until boiling point.
  • Stir in vanilla and brandy.
  • Pour hot syrup over warm tart.
  • Serve with cream.

BRANDY SAUCE



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Make and share this Brandy Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon real vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients and then stir them into a cup of boiling water.
  • Boil for 5 minutes and then add butter, brandy, and vanilla.
  • Serve hot over mince pie or gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 53.4, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 25.2, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Mise en place: As with any cooking, having all your ingredients and equipment ready before you start will make the process go much smoother.
  • Use a good quality brandy: This is the star of the show, so don't skimp on it. Look for a brandy that has a nice, rich flavor. A good VSOP or XO brandy will work well.
  • Don't boil the sauce: This will cause the alcohol to evaporate and the sauce to lose its flavor. Simmer it gently over low heat until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
  • Taste the sauce as you go: Adjust the sweetness and acidity to your liking. You may want to add a bit more sugar or lemon juice, depending on your taste.
  • Serve the sauce warm: This sauce is best served warm, over your favorite dessert or fruit. It can also be used as a glaze for meats or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cape Brandy Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of desserts and dishes. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a special sauce to impress your guests, give Cape Brandy Sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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