Lemon Sauce I Recipe
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Lemon Sauce I

By: GINGER P 
"Wonderful dessert sauce. Serve with gingerbread or cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1.5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

  1. In large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir in boiling water, then simmer over low heat until thick, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 45 | Total Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by NJSS2000   view full review
My mother used to make a lemon sauce for gingerbread. When I saw this recipe, I just had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
I had unexpected dinner guests the other night and needed a quick dessert. I had some Apricot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by carole   view full review
The best and easiest I have ever made, wonderful with bread pudding.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2005 by MELEXAN   view full review
Just like my mom use to make! I serve over bread pudding! I didn't have a lemon so I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by BECCAW   view full review
This was so incredible!!! I served it with pound cake for a bridal shower, and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by ZBALES   view full review
very easy to make and delicious. I served it with warm gingerbread. a big hit.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by CMTRYCRTKR   view full review
This is the best one I have ever tasted and is a great compliment to Bread Pudding.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2005 by What a Dish!   view full review
Very nice and simple. I prefer tart over sweet, so next time I would increase the lemon juice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2005 by cookingistherapy   view full review
Simply fantastic! I served this over cheesecake at a wedding reception. Everyone wanted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by Annaid   view full review
Yum! Goes well with Greek Lemon Cake from this site. Added a bit extra cornstarch.

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