Lemon Fondue

Makes: 5 cups
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 cups water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Strawberries, gingerbread and/or bite-sized merigues
In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in
water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and
stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat;
stir in butter, lemon juice and peel until butter is melted.
Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with strawberries,
gingerbread, and/or meringues.