Strawberry Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12
Strawberry Sauce
Description
This sauce begins by gently boiling strawberries with water, sugar, and lemon juice to extract natural juices and soften the berries. A cornstarch slurry is gradually incorporated to thicken the mixture to a smooth, glossy consistency that coats the back of a spoon. Vanilla extract is added at the end to enhance the fruit's aroma and flavor.
The result is a sauce with tender fruit pieces suspended in a syrupy liquid that balances sweetness and acidity. The cooking softens the berries enough to release flavor but retains enough texture for pleasant bite.
Strawberry Sauce complements breakfast dishes like waffles and pancakes, desserts such as cheesecake or ice cream, and can also enrich yogurts or drinks. It can be served warm or chilled and stored in the refrigerator for several days.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces strawberry tops removed, or frozen strawberries, fresh
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, 1/2 cup of water, sugar and lemon juice. Stir frequently, and bring to a low boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water.
- Slowly stir the cornstarch into the strawberry mixture. Simmer until the homemade strawberry sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in vanilla.
- Serve warm or pour into an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 3 cups of sauce suitable for multiple servings.
- Frozen strawberries can be used without thawing, streamlining preparation.
- You can use sliced or whole berries; whole berries may be broken up during cooking with a potato masher if desired for texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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