Lemon-Raisin Sauce

Serve warm over gingerbread or any loaf cake.

Yield: about 2 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of ground ginger
• 1 cup hot water
• Grated rind of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup seedless raisins

Instructions

1. Combine cornstarch, sugars, salt and ginger.
2. Add hot water and cook until thickened and clear.
3. Add remaining ingredients.