2 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup margarine

1 1/4 quarts boiling water

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons lemon extract

Mix cornstarch and sugar; add to margarine, which has been stirred until creamy. Add boiling water, stirring constantly; boil five minutes, stirring often. Add salt and lemon extract. White corn syrup may be used in place of sugar. Mix cornstarch with cold water to paste; add three-fourths quart boiling water, and syrup; boil, and add remaining ingredients.