I remember this very simple but delicious sauce more from Mom than from Grandma, who gave the recipe to my mom. Who knows how many other generations before them made it? Mom usually served it with yellow or spice cake. Grandma also served it over homemade applesauce cake.
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1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cornstarchDash of salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (if you grind your own, it's even better)
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1 cup boiling water2 tablespoons butterFew drops fresh lemon juice
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Unfrosted baked cake, cut into squares - white, yellow, spice, applesauce, etc.
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In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Add boiling water. Over medium heat, stir until thickened and clear.
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Remove from heat and stir in butter and lemon juice.
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Serve hot over cake squares in small sauce dishes.
