Simple Lemon Dessert Sauce

This lemon dessert sauce is the perfect topping for pound cake, ice cream, muffins, scones, and more. The sauce is bursting with sweet-tart lemon flavor. It takes just minutes to whip this yummy dessert topping up, and it’s always a hit!

How to Store

• Store cooled lemon sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. A jar with screw top or container with a lid are excellent options. Label the container and store the sauce for 1 week to 10 days.
• You can freeze the sauce for longer storage. Transfer it to an airtight freezer container, label with the name and date, and freeze it for up to 2 months. Let it thaw in the fridge or warm it in the microwave and whisk to blend.

Simple Lemon Dessert Sauce

Diana

Add a burst of tangy sweetness to your desserts with this easy lemon sauce. Ideal for drizzling over muffins, scones, pancakes, and more!

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Servings 1 1/2 cups

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Course Dessert Sauces

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• Dash salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

• Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan; whisk to blend. Add the boiling water and whisk to blend. Place the pan over medium heat and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and clear.
• Whisk the lemon zest and lemon juice into the sauce.
• Remove the sauce from the heat and add the cubed cold butter a little at a time, while whisking constantly.
• Serve the sauce warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Keyword dessert sauce, lemon sauce

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