LEMON FONDUE

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"As pretty as it is luscious, this sunshiny sauce is a lovely complement to angel food or pound cake," says field editor Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida. "It's just right for a special luncheon."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
Strawberries, gingerbread and/or bite-sized meringues

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and zest until butter is melted. , Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with strawberries, gingerbread and/or meringues.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.