Clear Lemon Or Vanilla Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. water

Preparation

Stir until blended.
Cook until clear and thick, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon vanilla and a dash of salt; stir. Put into pint jar and refrigerate.
A good topping for gingerbread or apple pie, also by reheating and serving hot.