Common Sweet Sauce

This sauce can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The sauce will thicken considerably when cold; gently reheat in a saucepan over low heat, whisking frequently and adding 1-2 tablespoons of water to restore the desired consistency.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The sauce will thicken when chilled but can be thinned by whisking in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. This sauce is not suitable for freezing as the cornstarch will break down and become watery upon thawing.