Zesty Lemon Sauce: The Sweet & Tangy Dream!
Lemon dessert sauce: whip up this bright, tangy topping in minutes. Perfect for cakes, pancakes, or ice cream, it adds a zesty finish to any sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 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
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.