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                               Coffee Sauce

Recipe By     : The Complete Coffee Book by Sara Perry
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           sugar
   1 2/3  cups          extra strong coffee -- at room temperature
   2      tablespoons   cornstarch
   2      tablespoons   unsalted butter
     1/3  teaspoon      salt

Note: If you would like to serve this sauce chilled, omit butter and refrigerat
e after sauce has thickened.

In a heavy skillet, melt the sugar slowly, stirring often, until the sugar is a
 light amber color, about 5 minutes.  Slowly add 1 1/3 cups of the coffee, stir
ring constantly.  Be prepared for a lot of steam.
In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch and the remaining 1/3 cup of coffee until
 smooth.  Stir the mixture into the hot coffee-sugar mixture.  Continue cooking
 over low heat and stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 8 to 10 minut
es.  Remove from heat and stir in the butter and salt until blended.  Serve war
m over ice cream.

Reprinted in The Sacramento Bee 8/27/97.

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