- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Grated rind of 2 lemons
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons fresh or bottled lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Combine sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg, and lemon rind in a saucepan. Add water; stir and cook until thickened and clear. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and butter; stir until butter is melted.
Serve hot or cold on puddings or cakes.
Yield: 2 cups.