Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan. Add boiling water and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add butter and nutmeg. Serve warm with apple dumplings or fruit puddings. Makes 1-1/3 cups.
Cinnamon Sauce: Substitute 1/2 tsp. cinnamon for nutmeg; mix with the sugar.
Vanilla Sauce: Substitute 1 tsp. vanilla for nutmeg.