Molasses Raisin Sauce For Leftover Holiday Ham - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup seedless raisin (I like golden raisins)
3 tablespoons molasses (such as Brer Rabbit)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation

Mix sugar and flour together in a small saucepan (no heat yet).
Gradually whisk in the water until blended.
Turn on heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Add raisins, molasses, lemon juice, and salt to taste, stirring to blend.
Lower heat to a simmer and let simmer 5 minutes, or longer if you like it thicker.
Add butter and cook until melted and blended.
Pour over heated leftover ham.