Description
Experience the joy of homemade sweetness with Quick Strawberry Sauce made from fresh strawberries. This delightful sauce is a versatile topping that will elevate your desserts, whether you’re drizzling it over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes of your time, you can create a vibrant and flavorful sauce that’s perfect for any occasion. The fresh strawberries combined with a hint of lemon juice create a refreshing taste that enhances the sweetness of your favorite treats. Plus, it’s easy to customize to suit your personal preference! Enjoy this sauce warm or chilled; it’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and hull strawberries, then slice them.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; stir into the strawberry mixture and bring back to a boil for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg