I was in a hurry but wanted to try it so bad, so used a box gingerbread...it's wonderful, and keeps a long time. I love it and would make it a lot. BobbieLB
Lemon Hard Sauce With Gingerbread
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Reader Jean Smith of Brookhaven, Mississippi, inspired this delicious topping for gingerbread. Make your own favorite gingerbread recipe, or use a mix.
Yield: Makes about 1 cup hard sauce
Total:
Recipe from
More From Southern Living
Recipe Time
Hands On:
10 Minutes
Total:
10 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Warm gingerbread
Preparation
- 1. Beat softened butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Serve immediately with warm gingerbread.
- Note: Store sauce in refrigerator up to 1 week. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.
Lemon Hard Sauce With Gingerbread Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts, Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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