Ada Mae's Old Fashioned Recipes

Asparagus in Tangerine Sauce

4 or 5 fresh tangerines
1/4 c. butter
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1-1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus

Peel, remove seeds and section tangerines. Place 1/2 of the sections in blender. Melt butter in saucepan. Add blended tangerine pulp, stir in cornstarch. Bring to boil and add rest of whole tangerines. Lower heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Boil asparagus or steam for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and pour sauce over asparagus.     
Serves 6