Lemon Dessert Sauce

I love this sauce on gingerbread or fresh fruit, especially strawberries. It is also good on pound cake and ice cream.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 4  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  cup boiling water
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  grated lemon, rind of
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
2. Stir in boiling water and lemon juice.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Boil 3 minutes until clear and thick.
5. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon rind and salt.