Orange-Honey Sauce

By Darcie Ellyne, MS RDN CDE IFNCP (GI Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner)

This decadent Orange-Honey Sauce is the perfect topping to complement our Moroccan-Spiced Turkey. Add some new (and healthy!) flavor to your next Thanksgiving dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Essencia (orange Muscat wine) or late-harvest Riesling

• 2 cups chopped shallots

• 2 cups orange juice

• 4 tablespoon honey

• 8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth

• 12 tablespoons chilled butter, divided into 3 pieces

Preparation

1. Whisk first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.

2. Simmer over medium heat until mixture is reduced to 4 cups.

3. Add stock and simmer until sauce is reduced to about 2 cups.

4. Whisk in butter 1 piece at a time, allowing each piece to melt before adding next.

5. Season with salt and pepper.