Slow Cooker Berry Sauce
Transform your desserts, breakfasts, and savory dishes with this irresistibly versatile Slow Cooker Berry Sauce! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of mixed berries—whether fresh or frozen—this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar, brightened by a splash of lemon juice, and thickened to perfection with a touch of cornstarch, this sauce comes together beautifully in the slow cooker. A hint of vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic finish, making it the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, cheesecake, or even roasted meats. With only 10 minutes of prep and the convenience of a hands-off cooking method, this berry sauce is an ideal addition to your favorite dishes, whether served warm or chilled.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a slow cooker, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well to evenly coat the berries in the sugar.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the berries cook evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
After 2 hours of cooking, add the cornstarch slurry to the berry mixture in the slow cooker. Stir well to thicken the sauce.
Continue cooking the berry sauce on low for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing it to thicken further.
Stir in the vanilla extract once the sauce has finished cooking.
Turn off the slow cooker and allow the sauce to cool slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Pour the berry sauce into a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1282 mg | 27% | |
*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.
