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Lemon Sauce I

SUBMITTED BY: GINGER P PHOTO BY: kate smart

"Wonderful dessert sauce. Serve with gingerbread or cake."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 25 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min
Original recipe yield 1.5 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by NJSS2000
My mother used to make a lemon sauce for gingerbread. When I saw this recipe, I just had to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by carole
The best and easiest I have ever made, wonderful with bread pudding. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
I had unexpected dinner guests the other night and needed a quick dessert. I had some Apricot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by BECCAW
This was so incredible!!! I served it with pound cake for a bridal shower, and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by ZBALES
very easy to make and delicious. I served it with warm gingerbread. a big hit. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by CMTRYCRTKR
This is the best one I have ever tasted and is a great compliment to Bread Pudding. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2005 by What a Dish!
Very nice and simple. I prefer tart over sweet, so next time I would increase the lemon juice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2005 by cookingistherapy
Simply fantastic! I served this over cheesecake at a wedding reception. Everyone wanted the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by Annaid
Yum! Goes well with Greek Lemon Cake from this site. Added a bit extra cornstarch. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2005 by MELISSALEX
Just like my mom use to make! I serve over bread pudding! I didn't have a lemon so I used... MORE

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