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A small jug of lemon dessert sauce.

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 6
Calories 88
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Course Dessert Sauces
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • Dash salt
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cold , 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.
    Making lemon sauce with sugar and cornstarch.
  • 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.
    Homemade lemon dessert sauce in a saucepan.
  • Serve the sauce warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
    Lemon dessert sauce in a small pitcher.

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.

Keyword dessert sauce, lemon sauce
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