Low Sodium Mixed Berry Sauce
Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, this Low Sodium Mixed Berry Sauce is a must-have for those seeking a healthier, flavorful topping. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup and brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice, this sauce is both wholesome and versatile. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, it offers a luscious texture without any salt, making it perfect for low-sodium diets. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or even desserts like cheesecake. Whether served warm or chilled, this antioxidant-packed berry sauce is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Wash all the berries thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Cut the strawberries into quarters if they are large, and leave them whole if they are small.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pure maple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until the berries start to release their juices.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Ensure there are no lumps.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan with the berries, stirring continuously to prevent any lumps from forming. Cook for another 5-8 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the berry sauce to cool down slightly before serving or transferring to a storage container.
Serve the Low Sodium Mixed Berry Sauce warm or chilled over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or any dessert of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
