Mandarin Orange Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, reserve juice
  • mandarin orange liquid, from can of oranges and water up to 1-1/3 cup mark
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (10 ounce) can frozen concentrated orange juice, undiluted, divided

Instructions

  1. Stir the sugar and cornstarch together in heavy-bottom saucepan.
  2. Drain the mandarin oranges over a 2-cup measuring cup. Add water up to the 1-1/3 cup mark.
  3. Add liquid mixture to sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Stir over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat.
  4. Add the butter and one half of the can of undiluted orange juice. (Make the rest into orange juice for drinking).
  5. Add the mandarin oranges and stir gently.
  6. Heat gently over low heat for a couple of minutes, if desired, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

444 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.4g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 54.6g 20% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 31g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 5mg
Potassium 66.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14% DV
Calcium 5mg
Iron 0.3mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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