Chocolate Orange Dessert Sauce Recipe

Makes 1&1/2 cups (12 oz.)

Ingredients:


1 cup granulated sugar

1 can (5 1/2 oz) evaporated milk (not sweetened)

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

2 squares (1 oz ea) unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate (for sweeter sauce)

3 tablespoons butter flavor Crisco or other vegetable shortening

1 teaspoon orange peel, finely grated

2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur

OR

1/2 teaspoon orange extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:




Combine sugar, evaporated milk and corn syrup in a 1-1/2- or 2-quart saucepan. Heat to a full boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; add chocolate and stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Blend in butter-flavored Crisco, orange peel, liqueur and salt. Serve warm over ice cream or cake.