Description
A simple and luscious homemade strawberry sauce made with fresh or frozen strawberries, perfect for topping desserts like ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt. This quick and easy recipe balances the natural sweetness of strawberries with a hint of lemon and a smooth, thickened texture thanks to cornstarch.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Sauce Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped small
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp water, divided
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Chop 4 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries into small pieces to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.
- Cook Strawberries: Combine the chopped strawberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp water in a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the strawberries soften and release their juices. Remove from heat after.
- Mix Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 Tbsp cornstarch and the remaining 2 Tbsp water until smooth. This slurry will help thicken the sauce.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot with the strawberry mixture and return to heat. Stir continuously and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the strawberry sauce from heat and allow it to cool. You can serve it warm immediately or chill it overnight in the refrigerator if you prefer a cold sauce.
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries if fresh are not available; just thaw before chopping.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to the sweetness of your strawberries or personal preference.
- For a smoother sauce, you can blend it after cooking if desired.
- This sauce stores well in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
- Use lemon juice to enhance the flavor and natural color of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dessert Topping
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry sauce, homemade fruit sauce, dessert topping, strawberry dessert sauce, easy strawberry sauce recipe, fresh strawberry syrup
