Brown-Sugar Sauce

Economical, this sweet sauce is just the thing to serve over Christmas Bread Pudding.

Brown-Sugar Sauce:

1/3 c. (70 mL) brown sugar

1 tbsp. (15 mL) cornstarch

1/2 c. (125 mL) water

1 tbsp. (15 mL) butter or margarine

1/4 tsp. (1.2 mL) vanilla extract

In small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Mix well, removing any lumps. Slowly stir in water. In medium saucepan, stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until sauce becomes clear, thickens, and starts to boil. Remove from heat, stirring in butter or margarine and vanilla. Serve warm. Makes 2/3 c. (140 mL).