
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). A tablespoonful of lemon juice is an improvement. Nice with cottage pudding.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Boil all together until it becomes the consistency of syrup
Flavor with lemon or vanilla extract
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Boiling sugar and water together creates a simple syrup where heat dissolves sugar crystals into a homogeneous solution. The butter adds richness and creates an emulsion that gives the sauce body and a silky mouthfeel. Adding acid (lemon juice) inverts some of the sucrose into glucose and fructose, preventing crystallization and ensuring the sauce stays smooth as it cools.
The sauce can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until pourable.
Store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The sauce will thicken when cold; reheat gently to return to syrup consistency. If the sauce crystallizes during storage, add a teaspoon of water and reheat while stirring until smooth.
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The sauce can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until pourable.
Store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The sauce will thicken when cold; reheat gently to return to syrup consistency. If the sauce crystallizes during storage, add a teaspoon of water and reheat while stirring until smooth.