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                     Brandied Date and Walnut Sauce

Recipe By     : ?
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      cups          brown sugar
    1/4  cup           brandy
  8      oz            pitted dates -- chopped
  1      cup           walnut halves
    1/4  cup           brandy -- at serving time

Combine sugar with 1 cup of water.  Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium
heat, 20 minutes.  Add first brandy, dates and walnuts.  Simmer 15 minutes
and then let cool.  Refrigerate and age for 1 month.

To serve:  Heat sauce over low heat.  Put into heat-proof serving dish with
a  handle.  Heat 2nd brandy just till vapor starts to rise; ignite.  Pour
over sauce, which should also ignite, and serve over cake and ice cream.



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