Lemon sauce for desserts

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
2tablespoonsCornstarch
2cupsCold water
¼cupUnsalted butter
¼cupFresh lemon juice
3tablespoonsLemon peel -- grated

Directions

1. Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Slowly add the cold water and mix well. Bring mixture to a boil, then add butter, lemon juice and grated lemon peel. 2. Continue to boil slowly until the sauce is thick and opaque. This will take about 10 minutes. Cool, chill if desired, and serve over your choice of desserts.

Yield: 3-½ cups of sauce.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill