Lemon Sauce

7 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 egg, separated
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 c. boiling water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix the sugar and cornstarch.
  2. 2
    Add boiling water and salt; boil until thick and clear, stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Beat in the butter and lemon juice.
  4. 4
    After separating the egg, beat yolk with a fork.
  5. 5
    Add some of the hot mixture.
  6. 6
    Add the yolk to the hot mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Beat the egg white until soft peaks form, then slowly fold into the hot sauce.
  8. 8
    Serve warm over plain cake or cupcakes.

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