Key Lime Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup key lime juice
1/4 cup water, plus
3 tablespoons water

Preparation

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the 3 tablespoons of water.
In a small non-aluminum saucepan stir together the sugar, the lime juice and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil over moderate heat to dissolve the sugar.
Stir in the cornstarch mixture and boil, stirring, for about 30 seconds or until the lime sauce thickens.