Simple Strawberry Sauce

Name: Simple Strawberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb strawberries; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 1 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch¹; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract² optional

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
76 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Simple Strawberry Sauce

Angela Watkins

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This sweet and simple strawberry sauce is perfect for spooning over ice cream, pancakes, cheesecake, and waffles. Just 15 minutes to make! Recipe includes a how-to video.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb strawberries tops removed and quartered
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch¹
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract² optional

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Instructions

Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice in a medium-sized saucepan.
Cook over medium/low heat until berries release their juices (about 5 minutes or so, mixture should be very liquidy).
Bring mixture to a boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes (keep in mind sauce will continue to thicken after cooling).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, if using.
Allow to cool before serving (over ice cream, pancakes, biscuits, etc.!)

Notes

¹You can omit the cornstarch for a looser, less thick strawberry sauce. Keep in mind the sauce will need to cook much longer to reach a consistency that isn't too runny (about 15 minutes or longer).
²Optional. You can leave it out for a stronger, fresh strawberry taste, but I love the flavor the vanilla extract adds!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 9IU (0%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	76kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	50mg	2%
Potassium	119mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	15g	30%
Vitamin A	9IU	0%
Vitamin C	45mg	50%
Calcium	12mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%