Madeira Sauce

Recipe By:
Arianaa
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  • Total Time 15 min Ico-add
  • Yield 1+ Cup
  • Level Medium

Traditionally served on roast beef or chicken, this madeira sauce recipe is easy to make. The only tricky part is keeping the eggs yolks from scrambling while cooking the sauce.
 

Ingredients

  • 5 egg yolks, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated (zest)
  • 2/3 cup madeira wine
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Directions

  1. 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a double boiler or in a bowl placed over a pot of simmering water.
  2. 2. Do not let the mixture come to a boil or the eggs will scramble and separate.
  3. 3. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened; about five minutes.
  4. 4. Serve at once.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    To make madeira wine, the base white wine is fortified with neutral grape spirits; the sweeter the madeira, the earlier in fermentation the base wine was fortified. The end result is an amber colored wine with caramel, nutty flavors.