Clementine Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Clementine Sauce
40 min.
4
136kcal

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Elevate your culinary repertoire with a delightful Clementine Sauce that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. This vegetarian and gluten-free sauce is not only easy to make but also a spectacular addition to various dishes, making it a versatile companion in the kitchen. Whether you're drizzling it over roasted vegetables, pairing it with grilled fish, or even enhancing your favorite dessert, Clementine Sauce brings a refreshing burst of citrus that’s simply irresistible.

With just a handful of ingredients, including fresh clementines, this sauce is a celebration of simplicity and flavor. Squeezing the juice from these vibrant fruits releases their natural sweetness, which is then complemented by a touch of sugar and a hint of salt. The velvety texture is achieved through the addition of unsalted butter, creating a rich sauce that will elevate any meal.

Perfectly timed for a quick preparation, this sauce comes together in just 40 minutes, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time in the kitchen. Plus, it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, making it an ideal choice for entertaining guests or simply enhancing your weeknight dinners. Embrace the bright, sunny flavor of clementines and give your dishes a citrusy twist with this delightful sauce!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds 3 large clementines ( 8)
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • pinch salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Squeeze enough juice from clementines to measure 1 cup.
  2. Whisk together juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then briskly simmer, whisking, 1 minute.
  3. Remove pan from heat and whisk in butter until melted.
  4. Pour into a bowl and cover surface with wax paper or parchment. Cool to warm, about 30 minutes.
  5. •Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. Rewarm over low heat before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories136kcal
Protein3.49%
Fat36.47%
Carbs60.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.02
Glycemic Load
12.33
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.8834781860528%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:135.98kcal
6.8%
Fat:5.9g
9.08%
Saturated Fat:3.6g
22.47%
Carbohydrates:21.86g
7.29%
Net Carbohydrates:19.43g
7.06%
Sugar:16.01g
17.79%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:12.09mg
0.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.27g
2.54%
Vitamin C:69.17mg
83.85%
Fiber:2.43g
9.71%
Folate:34.23µg
8.56%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.15%
Potassium:252.7mg
7.22%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.33%
Vitamin B3:0.9mg
4.52%
Calcium:44.28mg
4.43%
Magnesium:14.38mg
3.59%
Vitamin A:174.93IU
3.5%
Phosphorus:31.71mg
3.17%
Copper:0.06mg
3.16%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.97%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.67%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.22%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.7%
Iron:0.21mg
1.17%
Source:Epicurious