Lemon Butter

Lemon Butter

Serve this thick and creamy, lemon-flavored butter warm over gingerbread or blueberry muffins. You can also top ice cream with it! This recipe will also work with margarine instead of butter.

Prep Time:
8 mins
Cook Time:
2 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
8 tablespoons
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons butter

Directions

Step 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Stir in water and lemon juice, and continue stirring. After the mixture thickens and bubbles, continue to heat and stir for another two minutes.

Step 2
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75
Calories
2g
Fat
15g
Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat2g 3%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Cholesterol5mg 2%
Sodium15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate15g 5%
Total Sugars13g
Vitamin C2mg 10%
Calcium1mg 0%
Potassium6mg 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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