Orange Cream Sauce

• granulated sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• orange juice↗1 cup
• orange zest↗1 teaspoon

  finely chopped

• heavy whipping cream↗1 cup
• orange extract↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a deep sauce pan, combine sugar, orange juice and orange zest.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over high heat; cook 5 minutes, stirring almost constantly, being careful not to burn the mixture.

3. 3

   Momentarily remove the pan from the heat; add the whipping cream, stirring to mix well.

4. 4

   Return the pan to the stove; bring to a boil, cooking for 2 minutes and stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Remove from heat; add the extract. Stir to combine well.

6. 6

   Cool and serve warm or cold over pound cake, ice cream, or whatever!