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SMALL JAR OF BOURBON BUTTER SAUCE ON A BLUE AND WHITE CLOTH

Sweet Bourbon Butter Sauce

This bourbon sauce is super simple to make and ready in less than 10 minutes. Spoon it over bread pudding, ice cream, peaches, or just eat it with a spoon.
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Course: Breakfast/Brunch/Dessert, Sauces
Cuisine: Amercian
Keyword: boozey sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 oz. bourbon

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a small pot on medium heat.
  • Stir in honey and nutmeg.
  • Whisk in 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar at a time and mix until smooth.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the bourbon.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips:
  • To make a smaller batch of this recipe, simply cut the ingredients in half. 
  • This sauce is bourbon forward. The first time you make it, start with 1/2 the bourbon, taste, and add the remaining if desired.
  • Store the sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to six days. Let it come to room temperature before using.