Mom's Vanilla Sauce (for Christmas Pudding and cakes)
1/2 granulated sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup butter
2 tsp vanilla flavoring
dash nutmeg

Combine first 3 ingredients in saucepan. Slowly add boiling water, stir constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer, while stirring about 5 mins. or until clear and thickened.  Remove from heat.  Stir in rest of ingredients. Serve hot.

Mom also made this into what she called 'Holiday Sauce' but substituting brandy, fruit brandy, rum or sherry to taste. The alcohol will all evaporate off and just leave a flavor of vanilla, brandy etc.
 
 

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