Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Quick Strawberry Sauce made from fresh strawberries. This delightful sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake, transforming any dessert into a sweet masterpiece. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up this homemade sauce that bursts with freshness. Whether you’re hosting brunch or seeking a delicious topping for your favorite desserts, this versatile strawberry sauce will elevate your culinary creations and impress your guests!
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
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into thick pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until boiling.
- Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces by one-third.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; stir it into the simmering strawberry mixture.
- Increase heat back to medium-high and boil for an additional 30 seconds before removing from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and allow to cool before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Saucing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg