Red Raspberry Sauce
Elevate your desserts and breakfast treats with this luscious Red Raspberry Sauce, a vibrant topping that combines sweet and tangy flavors in perfect harmony. Made with fresh or frozen raspberries, a touch of zesty lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla, this homemade sauce takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, it can be left delightfully rustic with chunks of fruit or strained for a silky-smooth finish. Drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, cheesecakes, or ice cream for a burst of berry goodness. This versatile raspberry sauce recipe is not only easy to make but also perfect for adding a gourmet touch to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the raspberries begin to break down. This will take about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until fully dissolved to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and stir well to combine.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
If you prefer a smooth sauce, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the raspberry seeds. Press with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 735 mg | 16% | |
*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.
