Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a small saucepan cook the almonds in the butter over moderate heat, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the almonds begin to color, add the honey, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the dates, the cream, the lemon juice, the almond extract, and the salt and stir the mixture until it is combined well. Serve the sauce warm over ice cream. The sauce can be kept, covered and chilled, for 1 month.
