We had freezing temperatures in the Dallas area this past week, and we were stuck inside .
Schools were closed, mail wasn't delivered, and I decided to bake my favorite gingerbread. You can find that recipe here . My pretty heart plate is one that I've had for years. The teacup is Johnson Bros Rose Chintz.
My daughter gave me this LOVE container several years ago, and I bought a mini rose plant to put in it. I have a fondness for angels and cherubs.
This glass teapot is so versatile, and was a gift from a special friend last year. My youngest son and daughter-in-law gave me a blooming tea pod. These are really fun to watch as the leaves unfurl.
Lemon Sauce
This is a perfect sauce to serve over gingerbread.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Dash salt
- Dash nutmeg
- 1 cup half-and-half cream (I used 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup milk)
- 2 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Juice from one lemon
- Zest from one lemon
- Lemon sauce, combine first five ingredients in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
- Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Gently stir in butter, lemon juice and zest, increasing juice if needed to thin sauce. Serve with warm cake. Refrigerate leftover sauce.
Instructions
- Combine first five ingredients in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
- Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Gently stir in butter, lemon juice and zest, increasing juice if needed to thin sauce. Serve with warm cake. Refrigerate leftover sauce.
Notes
This reheats well in the microwave.
Thank you for your visit xo
Your lemon sauce and gingerbread sounds delicious Kitty! Love the pretty heart plate serving your gingerbread hearts paired with your 'love' container with rose, Chintz teacup and blooming teapot! Happy Monday ♥
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't think to match lemon and gingerbread Kitty, it sounds like a great combo! Stay warm:@)
ReplyDeleteInteresting combination with the gingerbread and lemon sauce! Beautiful vignettes, amd I bet that tea pod was fun to watch! My family in Austin, Bedford and Waco showed some crazy scenes from your weather! I hope your plants don't suffer.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this!!
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Donna
I love that gingerbreads are in the shapes of hearts! That looks so cute and I bet they are so tasty. I was thinking of baking this weekend with our super cold temps too but could not pry myself away from the woodstove long enough to bother. LOL.
ReplyDeleteKitty, I love your pretty "love" table theme with all the hearts and flowers. Gingerbread is one of my go to sweet treats during cold weather, I need to bake some soon. Have a wonderful week.....
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ReplyDeleteGlad to see that you used your time wisely. ☺️ I love gingerbread and lemon sauce. Thank you for sharing your recipes. Have a great week!
I hope you stay warm and cozy inside this week Kitty. I like your pretty set up and the gingerbread and sauce sounds so nice.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had gingerbread with lemon sauce in a long time, thank you for sharing the recipes! Everything is so lovely, Kitty,
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sue
The heart shaped gingerbreads with lemon sauce look wonderful! Glad these got you through the cold snap. Have a wonderful week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteYUM! Love gingerbread. That lemon sauce sounds so easy too! Girl, I hope it's warmed up some for you. The weather here has been in low 70's today. You never know about Florida weather though. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHad to pop back in and tell you that I do love that tea pitcher so much. I think I have complimented on it before but It sure makes me smile. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI have never tried gingerbread with a lemon sauce before.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the flavour of your flowering tea? I still have flowering teas from over 10 years ago! But I don't think that they go bad...
Your table is sweet and romantic as ever. That Rose Chintz teacup is in my bucket list... The recipe looks delicious. Best wishes dear Kitty.
ReplyDeleteGingerbread with lemon sauce is so delicious, and a perfect treat for a cold day. Such a pretty table you've set.
ReplyDeleteLost my comment-grrrr....Love this recipe and it's one of my favorite ways to eat gingerbread. Love the blooming tea idea! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable post and delicious gingerbread. I just made it and ate it all almost by myself. My husband wasn't as thrilled as me. Your table looks very sweet and love the angel statue.
ReplyDeleteZach loves anything lemon, so I think he would really enjoy this sauce! Thank you so much for sharing. May the Lord bless you richly, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteOh Kitty, I'm glad you were safe and cozy at home during the winter weather! And tea and gingerbread with lemon sauce sound like a wonderful way to keep warm! Sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteJenna
This looks yummy! I do love gingerbread. :)
ReplyDeleteKitty, your heart plate is gorgeous and so is the charming teacup. Gingerbread with lemon sounds wonderful. Very sweet table. love the sweet angel.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the best combination, Kitty. Yum!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious combination ...
ReplyDeleteI do seem to be having trouble commenting on your blog Kitty, I do hope that when I comment they do not then disappear into spam folder!
All the best Jan
Your post is awesome and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, 627. Happy Valentine Day and come back to see us soon!
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