Sugar Free Berry Fruit Sauce
Transform your favorite dishes with this vibrant and naturally sweet Sugar Free Berry Fruit Sauce! Bursting with the goodness of mixed berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, this healthy and guilt-free recipe gets its flavor boost from fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla extract. With no added sugar, it’s a perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or even desserts. This quick and easy sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, offering a customizable consistency with an optional cornstarch or arrowroot thickening step. Perfect for health-conscious eaters or those avoiding refined sugars, this versatile berry sauce will elevate your meals while keeping things light and nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 0.25 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon Water (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
Instructions
Rinse the mixed berries thoroughly under cold water. If using large berries like strawberries, hull and chop them into smaller pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, orange juice, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. If using cinnamon for added warmth, sprinkle it in as well.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the berries begin to release their juices, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for an additional 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently. Use a fork or the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the berries to create a chunky texture.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, combine the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the berry mixture, cooking for 1-2 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm or chilled over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, or desserts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 531 mg | 11% | |
*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.
