Quick Strawberry Sauce with Fresh Strawberries
Elevate your desserts with this Quick Strawberry Sauce made from fresh strawberries. In just 25 minutes, you can create a vibrant, sweet topping that pairs beautifully with ice cream, pancakes, and cheesecakes. This homemade sauce captures the essence of summer, providing a burst of flavor that will impress your guests or simply enhance your everyday treats. With its easy preparation and customization options, it’s a must-try for fruit lovers looking to add a refreshing twist to their dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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: Wash and hull the strawberries, slicing them into thick pieces.
- Cook the Strawberries: In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally; then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this into the strawberry mixture and return to boil for about 30 seconds until thickened.
- Cool Down: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg