Simple Lemon Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan, stir together the butter, sugar and flour. Pour in the boiling water and stir till disolved. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil till thickened.
  2. TIP: I use meyer lemons from the tree in our back yard, and often times increase the grated lemon peel or lemon juice to intensify the flavor.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

495 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 34.8g 45% DV
Carbs 41.7g 15% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 31.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 221.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 60mg 5% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

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

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