Candied Brussels Sprouts and Almonds With Amaretto Glaze

Oh so sweet,& nutty, with the slightest kick.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half
• 1 1⁄2 cups  champagne or 1⁄2 cup  apple juice mixed with one cup water
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1⁄2 cup  almond liqueur or 1⁄2 cup Amaretto
• 1  pinch  chili pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
• 1  teaspoon water
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup  almonds, crushed and toasted
•  salt

Directions

1. Steam Brussels sprouts in champagne till tender-crisp about 5 minutes. Remove brussels sprouts leaving the champange in the pot.
2. Add honey, Amaretto, and pepper flakes reduce by half.
3. Whisk in butter and cornstarch slurry.
4. Toss in nuts.
5. Toss the cooked Brussels sprouts in the candied nut mixture.
6. Season with salt.