Ingredients

• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut in half
• 1 1/2 cups champagne or 1/2 cup apple juice mixed with one cup water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup almond liqueur or 1/2 cup Amaretto
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup almonds, crushed and toasted
• salt
• 1 pinch chili pepper flakes