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