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Lemon Dessert Sauce

By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Course : Dessert
Special : Easy, Low Fat
Type of Prep : Simmer
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Fall, Mother's Day, Party, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Valentine's Day, Winter
 
Serve this lemon dessert sauce on ice cream, gingerbread, or pound cake.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • dash salt
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • juice 1 lemon, 2 to 3 tablespoons

PREPARATION:

Combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan; stir to blend well. Slowly stir in the boiling water. Place over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lemon zest and juice.
Makes about 1 cup of lemon dessert sauce.

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