Strawberry Dessert Sauce
Transform your favorite desserts with this luscious Strawberry Dessert Sauce, a quick and easy homemade topping bursting with fresh fruit flavor! Made with just six simple ingredients, including ripe, juicy strawberries, a splash of lemon juice, and a touch of vanilla, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, it’s delightfully smooth and versatile, making it the ultimate addition to ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, or even yogurt parfaits. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vibrant red sauce is as easy to make as it is to enjoy, and it doubles as a thoughtful homemade gift when stored in a jar. Indulge in the sweet simplicity of this strawberry sauce and take your desserts to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Cut them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries begin to release their juices, about 4-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until completely dissolved to create a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract (if using).
Allow the sauce to cool slightly. Use it immediately or transfer to a jar and refrigerate once cooled.
Serve the strawberry sauce warm or chilled over your favorite desserts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 458 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.
