Fresh Strawberry Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. grated lemon zest (colored part of peel)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 pt. strawberries, hulled and sliced

Preparation

In 2-quart saucepan mix sugar and cornstarch.
Add the water, lemon zest and juice.
Stir until cornstarch dissolves.
Add strawberries and heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to medium and boil 2 minutes, stirring. Cool; refrigerate until chilled.
Serve over ice cream or cake.