5.0 from 3 votes
Raspberry Sauce Recipe
This raspberry sauce recipe is perfect for when raspberries are in season. While you're at it, make some extra and freeze it for later.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 78 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups raspberries (see notes)
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅛ cup water (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon butter (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (see notes)
Instructions
- Put the raspberries, sugar, salt, and ½ cup of water in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, cooking uncovered to reduce and thicken the mixture.
- Prepare a slurry of the cornstarch and ⅛ cup of water.
- After 15 minutes, add the slurry to the reduced mixture and stir constantly to thicken.
- The sauce is ready when it coats the spoon, and you can run a finger through the center, leaving a clear line.
- Turn the stove off, stir in the butter, cover and cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
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Notes
- Raspberries - I prefer fresh raspberries, but frozen ones will also work.
- Butter - A key ingredient in this recipe, this not only adds a rich flavor and gloss to the sauce but also contributes to its thickness and creaminess as it cools.
- Lemon - This adds flavor, helps to thicken the sauce as it releases pectin, and also acts as a natural preservative.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.