Iced Madeira Sauce

This is a nice dessert sauce that's great over puddings and cakes. May also be served heated. Note: This is alchoholic and not reccomended for children. If you do wish to serve it for children, boil the wine first.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup madeira wine
• 2  egg whites

Directions

1. Combine the wine & OJ and freeze until semi formed.
2. Remove from freezer and set aside.
3. Beat the egg whites until frothy & set aside.
4. Combine the boiling water and sugar; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Pour the syrup slowly over the egg whites. Set the container of the combined egg whites & syrup into a pan of salted ice-water; stir until cold. Add the syrup to the wine.
6. Pour it over the pudding and serve.
7. Note: To serve heated instead of chilled, do not freeze the wine & juice. Instead, combine it with the sugar water and bring to a boil. Then combine with the egg whites. Set the container of the combined egg whites & syrup into a pan of salted ice water; stir until cold. Slowly reheat until the desired temperature is reached.