Shelly's Recipe

LYNCHBURG LEMONADE SAUCE

Category: Dessert Sauces

"Serve with gingerbread, pound cake, lemon-flavored desserts or anything that could use a tart lemon lift."

3 eggs
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
Grated zest of 1 lemon (colored part only)
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup Jack Daniels or bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler and whisk to combine. Place over barely simmering water and cook, whisking until thick and hot to the touch.

Remove from heat, strain through a fine-mesh strainer and chill over an ice bath. Whisk lightly before serving.

Can be made up to 3 days in advance.

Makes about 2 servings