Lemon Butter

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Serve this thick and creamy, lemon-flavored butter warm over gingerbread or blueberry muffins. You can also top ice cream with it! This recipe will also work with margarine instead of butter.

Submitted by Lana D

Updated on June 22, 2024

lemon butter in white dish with blueberry muffins

6

Prep Time:

8 mins

Cook Time:

2 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

8 tablespoons

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Ingredients

¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Stir in water and lemon juice, and continue stirring. After the mixture thickens and bubbles, continue to heat and stir for another two minutes.
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75	Calories
2g	Fat
15g	Carbs

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 15mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Total Sugars 13g
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 1mg	0%
Potassium 6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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