Description
This easy Strawberry Sauce recipe is perfect for adding a burst of fruity flavor to your favorite desserts. Whether you drizzle it over cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream, this versatile sauce will elevate any dish with its sweet and tangy profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (only if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken (Optional): For a thicker sauce, create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water. Stir into the simmering strawberries.
- Cook: Cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and strawberries break down.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- This sauce pairs well with various desserts and can be blended for a smoother texture.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
