Description
Elevate your desserts with this Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce), a quick and delightful addition that enhances everything from cheesecake to ice cream. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, this sauce brings out the natural sweetness of strawberries, making it perfect for any occasion—parties, family gatherings, or simply indulging at home. In just 20 minutes, you can create a versatile topping that is not only delicious but also easy to store for later use. Enjoy the burst of fruity flavor as you drizzle this vibrant sauce over your favorite treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries (24 oz./680 grams), quartered or diced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 grams)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (16 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by slicing or dicing them, reserving 1/3 for later.
- In a saucepan, combine 2/3 of the strawberries with sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth to create a slurry.
- Add the slurry to the saucepan and stir over medium heat until boiling.
- Reduce heat and stir for 4-5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and fold in the reserved strawberries until well coated.
- Allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container; refrigerate until chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg