Red Berry Dessert Sauce
Transform your desserts with this luscious Red Berry Dessert Sauce, a vibrant medley of fresh raspberries and strawberries sweetened with granulated sugar and brightened by a splash of lemon juice. Perfectly thickened with a cornstarch slurry, this easy, 20-minute recipe delivers a smooth, versatile sauce that can be served warm or chilled. Drizzle it over everything from creamy cheesecakes to fluffy pancakes, or use it as a flavorful topping for ice cream and yogurt. With its bold berry flavor and beautiful crimson hue, this homemade fruit sauce is the perfect way to elevate any dessert. Plus, it stores easily in the refrigerator for quick use throughout the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup (hulled and sliced) fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cold water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
As the berries soften, use the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher to gently mash them to release their juices.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Once the berry mixture is bubbling, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. For a smoother texture, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional).
Serve warm or chilled over your favorite desserts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*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.
