Ingredients
Method
- In a double boiler, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a sauce consistency.
- Remove the double boiler from the heat. Stir in the butter, grated lemon rind, and fresh lemon juice until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Serve the sauce hot over your favorite desserts, or chill it in the refrigerator for later use. It will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- For an extra smooth sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after cooking to remove any lemon zest pieces or cornstarch lumps.
- If your sauce seems too thin, return it to the double boiler and cook for another minute or two, stirring constantly. If it's too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of hot water or lemon juice until desired consistency.
- Storage: Keep the chilled sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring well. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If your sauce seems too thin, return it to the double boiler and cook for another minute or two, stirring constantly. If it's too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of hot water or lemon juice until desired consistency.
- Storage: Keep the chilled sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring well. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.