Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Quick Strawberry Sauce with Fresh Strawberries, a vibrant and versatile topping that enhances a variety of desserts. In just 25 minutes, you can transform fresh strawberries into a sweet sauce that perfectly complements ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecakes. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple ingredients and requires no special equipment, making it ideal for any occasion. Adjust the sweetness to your liking and serve it warm or chilled for a refreshing treat.
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 by washing them thoroughly, hulling, and slicing them thickly.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Heat over medium-high until boiling.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened by one-third.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and boil for an additional 30 seconds while stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat, mix in vanilla extract, and let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg