Strawberry Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Breakfast, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Description
The recipe begins with fresh, hulled, and sliced strawberries combined with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Heating the mixture over medium to low heat allows the sugar to dissolve and the strawberries to break down, releasing their juices which thicken into a sauce consistency.
The inclusion of lemon juice and zest adds brightness and balances the sweetness, while vanilla extract can be stirred in after cooking for a gentle warm note. The sauce thickens further as it cools and refrigerates, developing a rich texture.
This strawberry sauce is versatile for many uses, such as drizzling over ice cream, serving with breakfast items like pancakes or waffles, or spooning atop cakes and other desserts. Preparing it fresh ensures a vibrant, fresh berry flavor with a natural texture.
For storage or longer use, the original notes mention canning instructions, allowing this sauce to be preserved. Nutritional information is available per one cup serving size for those tracking intake.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs strawberry rinsed, hulled and sliced, fresh
- 1 cup granulated sugar white
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Prepare the Berries:
- First, rinse, pat dry, and then hull and slice the berries. Please place them in a medium saucepan.
How to Make Strawberry Sauce:
- Next, add the sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Stir well to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 20-30 minutes or until thickened. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools and even more once refrigerated.
Notes
- The sauce thickens during cooling and refrigeration, improving texture and consistency.
- Canning instructions are available for preserving the sauce beyond immediate use.
- Nutritional information is provided per one cup serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 82g | 164% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 181mg | 201% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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