Lemon Or Orange Sauce

Cook: 5 min

A bright, citrus-flavored sauce perfect for desserts or drizzled over fruit, offering a balance of sweetness and tang that complements a variety of dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon or orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Boil water, sugar, and cornstarch mixed with a little cold water.
  2. Boil for 5 minutes, then add lemon or orange juice and 1 tablespoon caramel if dark color is desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

144 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 35.1g 13% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 6.5mg
Potassium 243.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Calcium 25.3mg 2% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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