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Lemon Sauce is a fresh, fruity addition to blueberry pancakes and lots of other baked goods. Lemon Syrup for pancakes adds so much flavor, and it tastes much lighter than heavy maple syrup. I love adding in a bit of lemon sauce to brighten up my morning pancakes!

Lemon Sauce - Lemon Syrup

Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 371kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Lemon Sauce is a fresh, fruity addition to blueberry pancakes and lots of other baked goods. Lemon Syrup for pancakes adds so much flavor, and it tastes much lighter than heavy maple syrup. I love adding in a bit of lemon sauce to brighten up my morning pancakes!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 141 grams (1¼ sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams, ultrafine is best, if available
  • ½ cup heavy cream 114 grams
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest from 2 lemons
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 6 lemons
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
  • Blueberry Pancakes (optional but DELISH) click for recipe

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients except the baking soda, bring to a low boil and cook just until sugar is dissolved.
    10 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Remove from the heat and add the baking soda, stirring constantly. Place over low heat and stir for one more minute. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
    ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Serve over our Perfect Blueberry Pancakes. (linked above)
    Blueberry Pancakes (optional but DELISH)

Notes

  • Recipe yields about 1½ cups.
  • Nutritional information is ONLY for syrup. For nutritional information for both pancakes and syrup, click here.
Storage: Store lemon sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.1mg