3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. boiling water
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter

Thoroughly combine sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. slowly add boiling water. Cook stirring constantly, until thickened. Blend in lemon juice, lemon rind, butter, salt, and vanilla. Serve hot over gingerbread or plain cake.