Lemon Sauce No. 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup boiling water
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1Mix the sugar with the cornstarch, add the boiling water and a few grains of salt and boil until thick and clear. Beat in the butter, the lemon juice, and a little nutmeg. A bit of grated lemon rind may be added. Serve hot.