Best 11 Dessert Citrus Sauce Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Are you looking for a sweet and tangy sauce to complement your desserts? Look no further than dessert citrus sauce! This versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over cakes, pies, ice cream, or even grilled fruit. Made with a combination of fresh citrus fruits, sugar, and spices, dessert citrus sauce is easy to make and can be tailored to your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a tart and tangy sauce or a sweeter, more mellow flavor, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your needs. Read on to find the best dessert citrus sauce recipe for your next dessert creation!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



Lemon Dessert Sauce image

I love this sauce on gingerbread or fresh fruit, especially strawberries. It is also good on pound cake and ice cream.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  • Stir in boiling water and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil 3 minutes until clear and thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon rind and salt.

CITRUS-CRANBERRY SAUCE



Citrus-Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large navel oranges
1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries, picked over
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Remove the peel and pith from oranges with a pairing knife, cut each section into quarters.
  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat combine oranges, cranberries, sugar, water, and ground ginger. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in lemon and lime juice. Cover sauce and chill before serving. Can be made up to 3 days prior to serving.

DESSERT CITRUS SAUCE



Dessert Citrus Sauce image

Make and share this Dessert Citrus Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ladyroseofrohan

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In 1 quart saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until boiling.
  • Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in butter, juice, and peel until butter is melted. Serve warm.

EASY FRESH LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



Easy Fresh Lemon Dessert Sauce image

This simple lemon sauce is ridiculously easy, and it is wonderful on many desserts like pound cake, gingerbread, or bread pudding.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Sauce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1 rounded tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt. Add boiling water and whisk to blend.
  • Place pan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and clear.
  • Stir lemon zest and lemon juice into sauce.
  • Whisk butter into sauce, a little at a time.
  • Serve sauce warm over dessert, pound cake, pancakes , or bread pudding . Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups (3-6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CITRUS SAUCE



Citrus Sauce image

Provided by Bryan Miller

Categories     condiments, side dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup low-salt chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon freshly chopped chervil or parsley
1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives

Steps:

  • Place the chicken broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the lemon and orange juices and butter. Simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add herbs until just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 110, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON SAUCE II



Lemon Sauce II image

This is a tasty lemon and honey sauce that can be served with cakes and other desserts. Pineapple juice may be used in place of the orange.

Provided by MELLY343

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup orange juice
1 ½ tablespoons arrowroot powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅓ cup honey
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the orange juice and arrowroot powder. Whisk in lemon juice and honey, and cook stirring until thickened. Stir in the lemon zest and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

CITRUS GLAZE



Citrus Glaze image

This sweet and tangy glaze is simple and does wonders for most any seafood, especially tuna and mahi mahi.

Provided by BEYOND7

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 lime, juiced
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, water, sugar and salt in a small skillet. Mix well, and bring to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Cook until reduced by half. Let cool until the glaze is thick and sticky.
  • Brush onto grilled meats or fish during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Pour remaining glaze over afterwards, or use as bright decoration to your entree.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 0.4 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

MIXED CITRUS SAUCE



Mixed Citrus Sauce image

The tartness of this sauce offsets the sweetness of our Mini Honey Fruitcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt
2 cups warm water
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1/4 cup blood-orange and lime juice (mixed, or one or the other)

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in water. Bring to a boil, whisking. Continue to boil, whisking, until clear and thick, about 6 minutes more.
  • Stir in butter, lemon zest, and citrus juices. Cook, stirring regularly, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes more.

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



Lemon Dessert Sauce image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     condiments

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, optional
1/2 cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan.
  • Over low heat gradually add boiling water, stirring rapidly. Let simmer about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon rind and lemon juice, nutmeg and blueberries. Serve hot, warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON AND LIME DESSERT SAUCE



Lemon and Lime Dessert Sauce image

Categories     Sauce     Citrus     Fruit     Dessert     Low Fat     Lemon     Lime     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 very thin lemon slices
4 very thin lime slices
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan to blend. Add 1 cup water and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Add butter and stir until melted. Whisk in lemon juice and lime juice. Cool sauce to room temperature. Stir in lemon and lime slices and vanilla extract. Add food coloring, if desired.

CITRUS SAUCE



Citrus Sauce image

This is the perfect sauce for our grilled salmon with citrus sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over high heat, boil 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; whisk in 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Tips:

  • Zest your citrus fruits before juicing them to get the most flavor out of them.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits to create a more complex flavor profile in your sauce.
  • Add a little bit of honey or sugar to balance out the tartness of the citrus fruits.
  • Thicken your sauce with cornstarch or arrowroot powder if you want a thicker consistency.
  • Serve your citrus sauce over grilled fish, chicken, or shrimp for a delicious and refreshing meal.

Conclusion:

Citrus sauces are a versatile and delicious way to add flavor to your meals. They can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce, and they can be made with a variety of different citrus fruits. Experiment with different combinations of citrus fruits and flavors to create your own unique citrus sauce.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #15-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #low-protein     #sauces     #condiments-etc     #easy     #beginner-cook     #dietary     #low-sodium     #sweet-sauces     #low-in-something     #3-steps-or-less

Related Topics