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Grand Marnier Sauce for Fruit
4 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur, divided 2 cups whipping cream, whipped
Place egg yolks in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer, until thick and lemon colored. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in lemon juice and salt.
Combine four and 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier; stir until smooth. Add flour mixture to egg mixture, stirring well with a wire whisk. Add remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier; cook over low heat until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. Gently fold in whipped cream. Cover and chill thoroughly. Serve sauce over fresh fruit, poundcake, etc.
Linda, this is a delicious sauce. Hope you enjoy it!
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