Old Fashioned Lemon Sauce

Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

A vibrant, tangy lemon sauce with buttery richness, perfect for drizzling over desserts or breakfast treats, appealing to citrus lovers and those seeking a bright flavor boost.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine butter, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just boiling.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the beaten egg and lemon juice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

357 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 28g 10% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 80.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 224.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 67.5mg 5% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Egg

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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