Simple Lemon Dessert Sauce
Add a burst of tangy sweetness to your desserts with this easy lemon sauce. Ideal for drizzling over muffins, scones, pancakes, and more!
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 tsp cornstarch
- Dash salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes
Recommended Equipment
- Small saucepan
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan; whisk to blend. Add the 1 cup of boiling water and whisk to blend. Place the pan over medium heat and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and clear.1/2 cup sugar | 4 tsp cornstarch | Dash salt | 1 cup boiling water
- 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.1 tbsp lemon zest | 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice | 1 tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes
- Serve the sauce warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon or two of lemon zest.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.03mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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