Ingredients

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup bourbon

Preparation

Cook first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until butter melts and sugar dissolves.

Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water, stirring until smooth. Add to butter mixture; stir in bourbon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.