Vanilla sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupSugar
tablespoonCornstarch
¼teaspoonEach freshly grated nutmeg
And salt
2cupsWarm water
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter
teaspoonVanilla
½teaspoonFinely grated lemon zest

Directions

In a small saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and salt. Add water in a stream whisking constantly and then simmer sauce over low heat until thickened (about 3 minutes). Off heat, whisk in butter, vanilla and zest. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with warm steamed pudding.

Yield: 2 cups

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