Description
Indulge in the fruity goodness of this Homemade Strawberry Sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. Made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon juice, this sauce is a versatile and delectable addition to your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
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Fresh Strawberry Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Cook the Strawberries: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally and cook until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture begins to thicken, about 10-15 minutes.
- Thicken the Sauce: For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve: Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Serve warm or cold over pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, or ice cream.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- Frozen strawberries can be used—just cook a few minutes longer if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
