Brandy Berry Caramel Sauce

 

1

cup sugar

1/2

cup water

1

tablespoon brandy

6

oz fresh raspberries (1 cup)

Ice cream

Fresh mint leaves, if desired

• 1 In small heavy saucepan, stir sugar and water. Heat to boiling, without stirring, over medium heat. Cook about 10 minutes or until mixture turns caramel in color (watch carefully so it doesn’t burn).
• 2 Remove from heat; stir in brandy and raspberries. Return pan to low heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring and smashing the berries until incorporated.
• 3 Strain mixture to remove seeds. Serve warm sauce over ice cream. Garnish with mint.