Lemon Sauce And Variations - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup boiling water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Grated rind of 1/2 lemon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg, (optional)
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

Mix together sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add boiling water, bringing to boil.
Cook over low heat until thickened and clear. About 15 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice and rind. Add nutmeg and butter. Serve hot over pudding and other desserts. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.