Fresh Mint Sauce (for Lamb)

Don't remember who I got this recipe from (may have been from my Uncle).

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  snipped fresh mint leaves
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  drop  green food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. In a small sauce pan, combine mint leaves, corn syrup and lemon juice.
2. In a cup, blend water and cornstarch until smooth, add to mint mixture, stir well.
3. Over medium heat, cook mixture, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.
4. Strain sauce, stir in 1 drop food coloring (if using).
5. Serve with cooked lamb.