Quick Strawberry Sauce with Fresh Strawberries
Elevate your desserts with this Quick Strawberry Sauce with Fresh Strawberries! This delightful topping is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake. With a vibrant flavor from sweet, ripe strawberries and just a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to whip up in under 25 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or enjoying a cozy night in, this sauce adds a pop of freshness to any treat. Plus, it’s homemade—no preservatives or artificial ingredients here!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice larger ones into thick pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened by one-third.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir into the strawberry mixture and bring back to a boil for an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow it to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- 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