Super Easy Strawberry Sauce
Transform your desserts and breakfasts with this Super Easy Strawberry Sauce—an irresistible, homemade topping bursting with fresh, fruity flavor. Made with just five ingredients, including juicy strawberries, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of sugar, this recipe comes together in under 15 minutes. Whether you’re working with fresh or frozen strawberries, this versatile sauce is quick, customizable, and perfect for beginners. Use it to elevate pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, or even cheesecake. Plus, an optional cornstarch slurry lets you adjust the thickness to your liking. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days, making it a convenient go-to for adding a vibrant splash of sweetness to any meal or snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries if using fresh, or thaw frozen strawberries if using them.
Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters for faster cooking.
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture starts to simmer. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Continue to simmer the sauce for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
If you want a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the desired thickness is achieved.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. The sauce will thicken a bit more as it cools.
Serve warm or cold as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, or desserts.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*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.
