Description
This easy strawberry topping is a sweet and slightly tangy sauce made with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla. It’s perfect for drizzling over cheesecake, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, or strawberry shortcake, adding a fresh and vibrant flavor to any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds strawberries, quartered, halved, sliced, or diced (about 24 oz / 680 g)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tiny pinch of salt (less than 1/8 teaspoon)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir to coat the strawberries evenly.
- Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries begin to soften and release their juices.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1–2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir well to combine.
- Continue cooking for another 2–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Allow the topping to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes