Description
Quick Strawberry Sauce with Fresh Strawberries is a simple yet delightful topping that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries. This vibrant sauce comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal addition to a variety of desserts such as ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake. With its bright color and fresh flavor, this sauce elevates any dish while requiring minimal effort. You can easily customize the sweetness or add spices for a unique twist, ensuring that it meets your personal taste preferences. Perfect for both casual family breakfasts and elegant dessert presentations, this sauce is sure to impress your guests and enhance your culinary creations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing them thoroughly and hulling them. Cut larger strawberries into thick slices.
- In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until boiling.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces by one-third.
- Stir in a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and bring back to a boil for 30 seconds to thicken.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg