Orange Marshmallow Sauce

Submitted by Molly53

"A delicious accent to any dessert. From the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange rind, grated
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 marshmallows, cut into pieces

directions

1. Combine sugar and cornstarch; mix well.
2. Add orange juice and stir until well mixed; add salt orange rind and egg.
3. Add water gradually and cook for about 15 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
4. Remove from heat, add butter and marshmallows; beat until marshmallows are dissolved.
5. Cool before using.