Lemon-Vanilla Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. Cook vanilla bean, water, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth and thickened.
2. Stir in butter and remaining ingredients, and cook until thoroughly heated. Remove vanilla bean.