Peachy Dessert Sauce

Name: Peachy Dessert Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3/4 cup.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons apricot jam or preserves; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 cup sliced fresh or canned peaches; Vanilla ice cream

WE LOVE this pretty peach sauce over ice cream and also served on angel food cake. It's delicious. I've always clipped recipes that catch my eye, and this one proved to be a real winner. —Helene Belanger Denver, Colorado

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons apricot jam or preserves
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup sliced fresh or canned peaches
Vanilla ice cream

Directions

In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and water. Add the jam, lemon juice and sugar; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes; reduce heat. Add peaches and heat through. Serve warm over ice cream.

Originally published as Peachy Dessert Sauce in Reminisce Extra June 1996