Lemon-Apple-Hazelnut Sauce

       3/4 cup sugar 
       3 tablespoons cornstarch 
       1/4 teaspoon salt 
       3/4 cup water 
       1/2 cup lemon juice 
       1 can (20 oz.) apple pie filling 
       1/2 cup Oregon hazelnuts, roasted & chopped 

Mix together sugar, cornstarch and salt in a 1-quart glass bowl. Gradually
stir in the water. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes or until thick and clear. Stir a
couple of times while cooking. Gradually add the lemon juice and stir to blend.
Add the pie filling and hazelnuts.

Spoon over gingerbread, pound cake or use as pie filling.