Lemon Sauce for Cakes

gluten free
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Ingredients - Makes 1 cup
1 tbsp butter
zest and juice of one lemon
pinch of salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup water
Steps
  1. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan and cook on medium-high heat until thickened.  Stir constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, zest, lemon juice, and salt.
  3. Return to heat and cook an additional 2 or 3 minutes until thickened again.
  4. Use while hot.