Lemon Hard Sauce Southern Living Recipes

LEMON SAUCE I

Steps:

• In large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir in boiling water, then simmer over low heat until thick, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and serve.

LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Sift cornstarch and sugar to keep it from lumping and then combine with salt and boiling water.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling and clear, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Keep warm till ready to serve.

LEMON HARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cream butter and salt.
• Add egg sugar and cream until fluffy.
• Add egg and beat rapidly until well blended.
• Gradually add lemon juice and rind and continue beating.
• Cook until thickened.
• This a nice topping for most any steamed pudding.

LEMON SAUCE (FOR CRAZY GINGERBREAD)

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
• Stir in water and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
• Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Stir until butter is melted and mixture is well blended.
• Serve with gingerbread, bread pudding, or other desserts.

SOUTHERN GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine butter, shortening, brown sugar, molasses, and eggs; beat well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
• 2. Combine flour and the next 6 ingredients; stir well. Add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture, stirring well. Stir in the boiling water.
• 3. Pour the batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack.
• 4. For the sauce, combine the sugar and beaten egg in the top of a double boiler, and stir well. Add the butter boiling water, and lemon juice, and stir well. Bring water in the bottom of the double boiler to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Serve cake with warm lemon sauce.

GINGERBREAD WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses and water. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Pour into a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5-6 minutes, rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover with waxed paper; let stand for 5 minutes. Remove waxed paper and invert onto a serving plate. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, butter and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil; stir. , Add a small amount to egg; beat well. Return all to the bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Cook 45 seconds longer or until slightly thickened. Serve with the gingerbread.

GINGERBREAD WITH WARM LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare a square baking pan. Spray with cooking spray and flour it just a bit. Mix sugar, Crisco (or butter) and molasses together. In a separate bowl, mix flour and spices together. Then mix all together and blend in the black coffee which has baking soda in it. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, and bake in oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
• 2. Lemon Sauce 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch ½ cup lemon juice In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir well. Gradually whisk or stir in the lemon juice and add 2-1/2 cups water. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat when boiling, and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and clear..... about 2-3 minutes or so. Remove from heat, and serve warm (best) or cold, if you prefer, over the gingerbread. (If you desire, you can grate about 1 teaspoon of lemon rind and stir into sauce for a little extra zing!)