Sugar-Free Classic Lemon Sauce
Bright, tangy, and perfectly smooth, this Sugar-Free Classic Lemon Sauce is a guilt-free delight that elevates any dessert or breakfast dish. Made with fresh lemon juice, vibrant lemon zest, and naturally sweetened with stevia, this recipe delivers all the zesty flavor you love without added sugar. The silky texture is achieved by whisking cornstarch into the mixture, while a touch of butter and salt rounds out the flavor with creamy richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this lemon sauce is ideal for drizzling over pancakes, yogurt, or even as a zesty addition to baked goods. Plus, it’s easy to store and reheat, making it the perfect make-ahead topping. A healthier twist on a timeless classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Stevia sweetener
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and water. Stir well to mix the flavors together.
Add the stevia sweetener and cornstarch to the saucepan. Use a whisk to blend everything until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This will avoid any lumps in your sauce.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue to stir consistently until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a gentle boil. This process should take about 5-7 minutes.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately add the butter and salt, stirring until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Let the lemon sauce cool slightly before serving. It will thicken a bit more as it cools but should still be creamy and pourable.
Serve warm over your favorite desserts or breakfast dishes. You can also store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat gently over low heat if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 448 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
