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Easy Lemon Dessert Sauce

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Lemon Sauce for a dessert topping. Use it for ice cream, cakes, cheesecake or whatever dessert you are baking. Add a little sweet sunshine!

Ingredients

  • 100g – 150g (8-12 tbsp) sugar, to taste
  • 3-4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 350 ml water
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 120ml lemon juice
  • 60g (4 tbsp) butter

Instructions

  1. Add sugar and cornstarch to a saucepan, add water and stir to combine.
  2. Cook on low heat until mixture starts to thicken.
  3. Simmer gently for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and butter.
  6. Bring back to a VERY gentle simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Let cool 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve warm.

Tips

  • Add a few mint leaves for a refreshing twist.
  • Substitute some of the sugar with honey or a sweetener if preferred.
  • For a more intense flavour, add a small splash of liqueur (optional).

Strawberry Sorbet

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Strawberry sorbet is a refreshing, light dessert bursting with flavour, renowned for its fruity intensity and smooth texture.

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

  • 500 g ripe strawberries
  • 120 g sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 120 ml water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries, removing the stems

  2. Make a syrup: heat the water with the sugar until dissolved, then allow to cool.

  3. Blend the strawberries with the lemon juice and cooled syrup until you have a smooth purée.

  4. Strain if a smoother texture is desired.

  5. Freeze the mixture in a wide container for 3–4 hours, stirring every 30–45 minutes to prevent large ice crystals from forming.

Tips
Add a few mint leaves for a refreshing twist.

Substitute some of the sugar with honey or a sweetener if preferred.

For a more intense flavour, add a small splash of liqueur (optional).