Ginger Sauce

Ingredients

One-half cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
One-half teaspoon ground ginger
One-eighth teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Blend the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan. Gradually stir in the hot water. Cook until the mixture is clear and slightly thickened. Stir in the butter and lemon juice. Spoon over the baked pears.