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Lemon Sauce

Recipe by Margie's It's No Secret on YouTubeAdded 11 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A bright, tangy lemon sauce perfect for drizzling over gingerbread, cakes, or other desserts. Made with fresh lemon zest, juice, and a sweet sugar base, it thickens to a silky consistency and can be adjusted to your preferred thickness.

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Method

  1. Combine lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and sugar in a heavy‑bottomed saucepan.

  2. Heat over medium and stir until the mixture comes to a boil, then continue boiling for 5 minutes.

  3. Temper the beaten eggs by slowly adding a small amount of the hot mixture while whisking continuously.

  4. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches the desired thickness (about 5–10 minutes).

  5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.

  6. Allow the lemon sauce to cool slightly before serving.

Tips while you cook

Stir constantly while thickening
Keep stirring the sauce continuously during the 5–10 minute thickening stage.
Temper the eggs
Slowly whisk a small amount of the hot lemon mixture into the beaten eggs before returning them to the pan.
Add butter off the heat
Stir in the butter after removing the pan from heat.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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