Description
This Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce) is a delightful addition to any dessert, transforming your favorite treats into something truly special. Made with fresh strawberries and simple ingredients, this sauce offers a burst of natural sweetness that’s perfect for drizzling over cheesecake, ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt. With a vibrant color and irresistible flavor, it’s not just quick to make—taking only 20 minutes—but also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize the sweetness or mix in other fruits for a unique twist. Ideal for meal prep, this strawberry topping can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later use. Elevate your desserts with this easy and delicious sauce that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, quartered or diced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries and set aside one-third for later.
- In a saucepan, combine two-thirds of the strawberries with sugar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until smooth; add to the saucepan.
- Stir over medium heat until boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in the reserved strawberries and allow to cool before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg