Lemon Sauce (Four portions)
This simple lemon sauce recipe from 1900 offers a bright and tangy flavor, perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding a zesty touch to savory dishes. The sauce combines sugar, flour, and lemon flavoring to create a smooth and creamy texture. It's a quick and easy way to elevate any meal with a burst of fresh lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Hot water
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Lemon extract or lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
- 2Slowly add the hot water to the saucepan, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 3Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the lemon extract or lemon juice and butter until the butter is melted and incorporated.