Italian Desserts Recipes - Caffe Mocha

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

• 4 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon espresso powder or 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder

• 2 inches stick cinnamon

• 2 medium oranges, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced

• 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)

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Method:

1. In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water, espresso powder, and stick cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

2. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Discard stick cinnamon. Stir in orange slices and, if desired, liqueur.  

3. Serve sauce warm or cooled over ice cream.