Lemon and Lime Dessert Sauce Recipe

Name: Lemon and Lime Dessert Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 4 very thin lemon slices; 4 very thin lime slices; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 very thin lemon slices
4 very thin lime slices
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

1
Whisk sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan to blend.
2
Add 1 cup water and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Add butter and stir until melted.
5
Whisk in lemon juice and lime juice.
6
Cool sauce to room temperature.
7
Stir in lemon and lime slices and vanilla extract.
8
Add food coloring, if desired.

173

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Lemon and Lime Dessert Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon and Lime Dessert Sauce

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