Glossy Lemon Sauce

• large lemon↗1

  juice of

• lemon rind↗1

  of grated

• boiling water1 1⁄4 cups
• cornstarch↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup

  plus

• sugar↗2 tablespoons

  (or to taste)

• salt↗1 pinch
• butter↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Add in rind to boiling water; reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar and salt together.

3. 3

   Add water gradually, whisking constantly.

4. 4

   Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until thickened.

5. 5

   Lower heat and cook for 5-6 minutes longer.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice and butter.

7. 7

   Best served warm.