Description

Elevate your desserts with this Easy Strawberry Topping, a vibrant and versatile sauce that adds a burst of fresh flavor to any dish. Perfect for drizzling over cheesecakes, ice cream, waffles, or even pancakes, this delicious strawberry sauce is quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds strawberries (fresh)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Slice or dice the strawberries and reserve one third for later use.
In a medium saucepan, combine two-thirds of the strawberries with sugar.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Add this mixture to the strawberries in the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring gently with a spatula.
Reduce heat and stir for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Mix in the reserved strawberries.
Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to an airtight container.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
Calories: 50
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 2mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For a smoother sauce, blend the strawberries before cooking. Adjust sweetness by tasting during cooking; add more sugar if desired. This topping can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to one month.