Hot Buttered Orange Brandy Food

HONEY-BRANDY ORANGES

Steps:

• Remove peel and white pith from oranges. Cut oranges between membranes and release segments into bowl.
• Stir remaining ingredients in small saucepan over medium-low heat just until syrup is bubbling at edges, about 6 minutes. Pour mixture over orange segments. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

HOT BUTTERED ORANGE BRANDY

Steps:

• In a container that will hold 2 cups final hot liquid and pour easily, add together the brown sugar, butter, and spices.
• Stir in the warm water.
• Cook for about 2 minutes full power in the microwave, or until steaming hot.
• Stir in the Orange Brandy.
• Serve in cocktail glasses garnished with an orange slice.

HOT BUTTERED BRANDY CIDER

Steps:

• Combine Calvados, sugar, and butter in large sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and butter melts.
• Add cider and lemon juice; bring to low simmer but not a boil.
• Place cinnamon stick in each serving cup. Pour hot cider into cups and grate small amount of fresh nutmeg over each. Serve hot.

BRANDY BUTTER (HARD SAUCE)

Steps:

• Place butter, confectioners sugar, orange rind, orange juice, and brandy or cognac into food processor and mix until smooth. Pile sauce into serving bowl and refrigerate. Remove from fridge about one hour before serving.

BRANDIED ORANGE AND CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small pan over medium heat, combine the orange zest and water. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving zest and 1/3 cup liquid.
• To the reserved liquid, add the sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes uncovered, stirring often.
• Add cranberries; increase heat to medium-high and boil for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and a small spoonful of sauce sets on a cold plate.
• Remove from heat, stir in brandy. Pour into 4 1/2 pint jars leaving 1/2 inch space from top. Place lids onto jars, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.