Description
This Homemade Strawberry Sauce is a simple and delicious topping made from fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, perfect for enhancing desserts, pancakes, or yogurt. It can be cooked to a chunky or smooth consistency, and thickened with cornstarch if desired.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir to evenly coat the strawberries with the sugar.
- Cook Strawberries: Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the strawberries soften and release their juices, creating a saucy texture.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust Consistency: Remove the sauce from heat. Leave as is for a chunky texture or mash/blend for a smoother consistency based on your preference.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- The sugar amount can be adjusted depending on the sweetness of your strawberries or personal taste.
- Using frozen strawberries is convenient and works just as well.
- Cornstarch is optional and can be omitted if a thinner sauce is preferred.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream, or cakes.
