Vanilla Or Lemon Sauce

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A versatile and tangy sauce with lemon or vanilla flavor, perfect for desserts or drizzling over fruits and pastries, appealing to those who enjoy bright, sweet-tart tastes.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice or 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar and cornstarch; add boiling water and salt.
  2. Boil, stirring constantly, until thick and clear.
  3. Add butter and lemon juice or vanilla.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

368 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.3g 3% DV
Total Fat 25.5g 33% DV
Carbs 33.1g 12% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9719mg 100% DV
Potassium 110mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 16.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

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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