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Bourbon Caramel Sauce

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 Bourbon Caramel Sauce
This is really good! And really easy to make, just watch out for the steam when you add the cream to the hot sugar mix.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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  1. Combine the sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Briefly stir to combine. Use a wet paper towel to wipe any sugar from the sides of the pan above the level of the sugar water mix - sugar crystals can grow up the side of the pan if you leave any crystals as a "seed" for them.
  2. Turn the burner on to medium-high heat. Then — this is very important — do not stir or touch the pan until the sugar has caramelized! The sugar mixture will go from being completely clear, to a champagne color, to a light golden color, and then to increasingly darker shades of amber. (Keep a close eye on the sugar, as it darkens quickly once it begins to caramelize.) Once the sugar reaches a deep amber color (about the color of a copper penny), remove the saucepan from the heat and turn the burner off.
  3. Right away, begin to slowly and carefully pour the heavy cream into the sugar mixture, whisking as you pour to quickly incorporate the cream. (The mixture will bubble furiously when the cream hits the hot sugar, so be very careful!) Add in the butter and whisk until combined. Add in the vanilla, bourbon and sea sea salt, and whisk until combined.
  4. Serve immediately. Or let the sauce cool until it reaches room temperature (it will thicken considerably as it cools), then transfer the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes

So good!  I used this caramel to stuff my Most Amazon Chocolate cake (normal and gluten-free) with a whipped cream cheese butter cream frosting.  Yum!!

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Nutrition Facts
Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sugars 5g
Vitamin A 1%
Calcium 0.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Vanilla Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce

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 Vanilla Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
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Course Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Course Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Mix the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for about 7 minutes, until it gets thicker.
  2. Slowly add in heavy cream, vanilla, and bourbon. Continue to whisk.
  3. Raise the heat to medium/medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Boil for 60 seconds*.
  5. Remove from the heat and whisk in the salt.
  6. Cool slightly for about 10 mins**.
  7. Pour the sauce into a jar, seal, and store in the refrigerator*** until ready for use.
  8. To serve: warm up desired amount in the microwave.
Recipe Notes

Original Recipe:  https://showmetheyummy.com/vanilla-bourbon-salted-caramel-sauce/

Total yield is 1 Cup.

Can replace with vanilla extract to make this kid friendly & gluten free.

*You'll know the mixture is boiling when you see lots of tiny looking bubbles and the mixture starts to rise. I started the timer a few seconds after the bubbles started and then it came to a full blown boil.

** If you get any “clumps” while/after cooling, just whisk until smooth again!

*** Caramel can be stored in the fridge for two weeks.

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Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Bourbon Salted Caramel Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1918 Calories from Fat 945
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 105g 162%
Saturated Fat 70g 350%
Cholesterol 338mg 113%
Sodium 1978mg 82%
Total Carbohydrates 244g 81%
Sugars 237g
Vitamin A 80%
Calcium 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ultimate Bourbon Maple Bacon Chocolate Cake

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 Ultimate Bourbon Maple Bacon Chocolate Cake
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  1. Cook bacon according to package instructions. Allow to cool and chop cooked bacon into small pieces.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a bundt cake pan and coat with cocoa powder instead of flour.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, sift flour and cocoa powder. I usually sift my cocoa powder with a sieve instead of my actual sifter. Add baking powder and salt and set aside.
  4. In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter. Combine melted butter in mixing bowl with oil and sugar. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time, ensure that each egg is well beaten before adding the next one. After all eggs have been added, add the vanilla extract and sour cream.
  6. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the bourbon. First, pour in half of the dry ingredients and beat for 30 seconds before adding half of the bourbon. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and remaining bourbon.
  7. Pour batter in the greased coated bundt cake pan. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, your cake is done.
  8. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, place the wire rack on top of the bundt pan and flip it over. Gently tapping the sides to release the cake. You may want to put a piece of parchment paper or a plate over the cake before you flip it so you can easily move it off the wire rack without sticking. If the cake does not release, take a butter knife and gently insert along the edge of the pan to help release.
  9. For the glaze:
  10. Sift powered sugar. The step is necessary to create a smooth glaze.
  11. Melt butter in a saucepan. Once melted, continue to stir until butter turns a golden brown.
  12. Pour melted butter over powdered sugar. Add maple syrup and milk. Whisk until smooth.
  13. For a thicker glaze, add only 1 tablespoon of milk instead of two. Or add additional powered sugar. To make glaze thinner, add additional milk.
  14. This next step is optional and a little tricky. I like my glaze to drip off the sides of the cake and not pool up in the middle. However, it becomes difficult to move the cake once glazed. I happen to own a cake lift, but I suggest using two large knife to move the cake after glaze.
  15. Gently remove/side cake from plate and onto wire rack. Place a sheet of wax paper below wire rack (for easy clean up).
  16. Gently pour glaze over cake. Sprinkle with bacon pieces.
Recipe Notes

Original Recipe:  https://beyondfrosting.com/2015/01/14/bourbon-maple-bacon-chocolate-cake/

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Nutrition Facts
Ultimate Bourbon Maple Bacon Chocolate Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1278 Calories from Fat 477
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 219mg 73%
Sodium 705mg 29%
Potassium 485mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 173g 58%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Sugars 106g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin A 23%
Calcium 9%
Iron 34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Baked Beans

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 Baked Beans
My baked beans, a work in progress but already quite tasty!
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in a 9" square baking dish. I suggest placing the pan on a baking sheet to bake, covered, for 1 hour. Remove cover and continue baking for another hour.
  3. Prolly want to give a few minutes to cool a bit before eating.
  4. 1 serving is ~100g, about 3/4C.
Recipe Notes

Feel free to add barely cooked bacon pieces, and you can also use fresh diced onion and garlic, but I like that you can toss this together in just a few minutes with stuff that I at least usually have on hand all the time.  Enjoy!

Thanks, dad, for showing me how to make baked beans!  I've only built on what you showed me.

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Nutrition Facts
Baked Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 176mg 7%
Potassium 14mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 2%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ice Cream

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While using an electric or hand-cranked ice cream maker will get you to your sweet reward a little easier, it’s not a necessity. Here’s how to make do without one: (Nutrition info for maple bourbon w/out bacon)
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  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolks, and salt. Place pan over medium-high heat and whisk until mixture reaches a simmer. Lower heat to medium and whisk for 5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Strain mixture into a large bowl, then whisk in half-and- half, cream, and vanilla. (and bourbon and maple syrup for maple bourbon ice cream) Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, freeze an empty freezer-safe shallow bowl or pan. Stainless steel works well for this. Place the cold mixture into the cold pan.
  3. Chill for about 20 minutes and check your ice cream. As the edges start to freeze, stir the mixture rapidly with a whisk or spatula to break up the partially frozen ice cream. This will help make it smooth and creamy. You cannot over-beat. Return to the freezer.
  4. Stir ice cream vigorously every 30 minutes until it is firmly frozen. This may be repeated 4 to 5 times until mixture is smooth and creamy. If ice cream becomes too hard, place it into the refrigerator until it becomes soft enough to beat and continue the process.
  5. Ripen the ice cream by storing it in a covered freezer container until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Chocolate Ice Cream Variation: After straining mixture in step 1, add 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and stir until melted and fully incorporated. Continue with recipe.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Variation: In step 1, substitute 1 teaspoon peppermint extract for 1 teaspoon vanilla. Once ice cream’s made, stir in 2 cups mini chocolate chips.

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Variation: After straining mixture in step 1, add 1 cup smooth peanut butter and stir until fully incorporated. Continue with recipe.

Maple Bourbon with Candied Bacon: After straining mixture in step 1, add 1 1/2 C maple syrup, 1/4 tsp. sea salt, and 4 Tbsp bourbon.  Stir until fully incorporated. Continue with recipe.  Add 4-5 strips of bacon or candied bacon, finely chopped, during the last mixing session. (Or have some to sprinkle on top)

**Chocolate Cherry Cordial:  (Haven't tested yet!!)  After straining mixture in step 1, add 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 4 Tbsp (booze, lots of options, maybe cherry flavor?), maybe substitute cherry extract for vanilla? Serve with maraschino cherries.  (If extract doesn't work, add ~5oz. of chopped cherries)

You can substitute 3/4 C milk and 1/4 C heavy cream in place of half and half

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Nutrition Facts
Ice Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 86mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Sugars 28g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 12%
Vitamin C 0.5%
Calcium 11%
Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.