Tangy Orange Sauce

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons

Water

1/4 cup

Cornstarch

1 tablespoon

Granulated sugar

1/3 cup

Orange zest

1 tablespoon

Fresh orange juice

1 cup

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth and well combined.
3. Once the orange juice mixture begins to heat, gradually add the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while continuing to stir. The sauce will start to thicken as it heats.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the unsalted butter, stirring until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
7. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature.