Homemade Raspberry Sauce
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5
Homemade Raspberry Sauce
Description
This raspberry sauce begins by boiling half the raspberries with sugar, dissolving the sugar to form a syrupy base. Adding remaining raspberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla combines fresh fruit flavor with citrus brightness and a hint of vanilla aroma. Cornstarch mixed with water is then incorporated to thicken the sauce over medium-low heat without scorching.
The careful low-heat simmer prevents burning and allows the flavors to meld fully. The finished sauce has a balanced sweetness and bright acidity with a smooth, pourable texture. It works well as a topping for desserts or breakfast dishes.
Refrigerate the sauce in an airtight container for up to a week, which helps preserve freshness and consistency. Reheating can be done gently before use if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups raspberries fresh
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 TBS lemon juice fresh
- 1 tsp lemon zest fresh
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 TBS water
Instructions
- Add 1/2 of the raspberries and the sugar to a saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium and bring to a boil, stirring often until the sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the remaining raspberries, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to mix in.
- Combine the cornstarch and one TBS of water in a small cup and mix well.
- Add cornstarch mixture to the hot raspberry mixture in the pan. Stir and boil over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the pan from heat and either serve warm or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Keep heat medium-low to avoid scorching and encourage flavor melding.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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