Lemon Sauce

For Gingerbread

Ingredients

    • 1/2 Cup Sugar
    • 2 Tbs Margarine or Butter
    • 2 Tbs Cornstarch
    • 1 Tbs Grated Lemon Peel
    • 1 Cup Water
    • 1-2 Tbs Lemon Juice


Preparation

    • Mix sugar and cornstarch in 1-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute;
    • Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm or cool.
    • Microwave Directions: Mix sugar and cornstarch in 4-cup microwavable measure. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave uncovered on high 3 minutes 30 seconds to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture thickens and boils.