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Homemade Strawberry Topping with Secret Ingredient

Fresh, sweet strawberries are simmered to make a sweet Homemade Strawberry Topping with a hint of vanilla and lemon that beats store-bought syrup any day.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups quartered strawberries
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 additional cup of quartered strawberries
  • Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the strawberries, sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved. Heat the mixture to boiling, stirring often. Reduce heat and add the vanilla and lemon juice.
  2. In a small cup, combine the cornstarch and two tablespoons of water. Mix well.
  3. Pour this into the boiling strawberry mixture. Stir and boil over medium-low heat for 4 minutes or until the mixture has thickened a bit.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and mix until the butter has completely melted.
  6. If you'd like your strawberry syrup to have a nice red color, add a few drops of red food coloring. This is completely optional.
  7. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes, then add the last cup of quartered, fresh strawberries.
  8. Serve over whatever dessert you'd like!
  9. Refrigerate the leftovers.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with one serving being 1/8 of the recipe. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 28.2mg (31%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% Daily Value*

Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 31%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.