Lemon sauce can easily elevate your favorite desserts or even store-bought treats with its sweet tart flavors. Similar to a lemon curd, this dessert sauce requires no eggs.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water and whisk until smooth. Turn the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Simmer 3 minutes.
1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 ¼ cup water
Remove from heat and stir in the butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and nutmeg.
Serve warm or cold. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Notes
Package leftovers promptly and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze in an airtight container for longer storage.Lemon sauce is delicious on pancakes, waffles, French toast, and crepes as well as on cakes, ice cream, and other desserts.Variations: swap out the lemon zest and juice for another citrus flavor, such as lime, grapefruit, or orange.