Description
Elevate your dessert game with this easy homemade strawberry sauce that combines fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice for a delightful topping. In less than 20 minutes, you can create a vibrant sauce that enhances pancakes, cakes, yogurt, and more. This versatile recipe is not only quick but also made with just three simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. The fresh flavor of strawberries paired with tangy lemon juice creates an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or satisfying a sweet craving, this sauce is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries under running water, remove the stems, and slice them.
- In a medium-sized pot, combine half of the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low until it begins to boil, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining sliced strawberries and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before storing in a mason jar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 24
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg