Lemon Sauce - How To Make Lemon Sauce
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This easy-to-make delicious lemon sauce is great on desserts such as cakes, gingerbread, fresh fruits, and whatever else sounds good to you.

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Lemon Sauce

Recipe Type: Condiments and Sauces, Lemon
Yields: approximately 1 cup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min


Ingredients:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter, cut into cubes
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice


Preparation:

In a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch thoroughly. Stir in cold water until cornstarch is dissolved. Add boiling water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and clear in color.

Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon extract, and lemon juice; set aside until ready to serve.