3 lbs. small chicken wings (about 15)

¼ tsp. pepper

½ cup sugar

¾ cup water

3 tbsp. cornstarch

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 tsp. salt

¼ cup soy sauce

½ tsp. ground ginger

Singe chicken wings, if needed. Cut off tips and discard. Divide each wing in half by cutting through joint with a sharp knife. Place in a single layer on rack in broiler pan. Bake in hot oven (400 F.), turning once, 30 minutes. Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, ginger, and pepper in a small saucepan; stir in water, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils 3 minutes. Brush part over chicken wings. Continue baking, turning and brushing several times with remaining lemon mixture, 40 minutes, or until richly glazed. When ready to serve, place in a chafing dish or keep-hot server. Frame with a ring of thin lemon slices, if you wish. Serve hot.