Sauteed Strawberry Dessert Topping
Elevate your favorite desserts with the luxurious flavor of Sauteed Strawberry Dessert Topping—a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with sweet, tangy, and spiced notes. Fresh strawberries are gently sautéed in a buttery mixture of granulated sugar, honey, and vanilla extract, enhanced by a hint of lemon juice and a dash of cinnamon for an extra layer of warmth. The addition of water creates a luscious syrup that coats each berry, making this topping the perfect complement to pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or even yogurt. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile strawberry topping is a must-try for any dessert enthusiast looking to add a gourmet touch to their creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Rinse the strawberries under cold water, remove the stems, and slice them into halves or quarters depending on size.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-low heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the sliced strawberries to the skillet and sprinkle the granulated sugar over them. Stir gently to coat the strawberries in the sugar.
Drizzle honey over the strawberries, and mix to combine.
Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
Pour in the water to create a light syrup and prevent the strawberries from sticking to the skillet. Stir gently.
Sauté the strawberries for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften slightly but retain their shape and the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the topping cool slightly for 2-3 minutes to thicken further.
Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or any dessert of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 474 mg | 10% | |
*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.
