Description
A sweet and tangy homemade strawberry sauce perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or cheesecake.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (only if using cornstarch)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture starts to bubble (about 5-7 minutes).
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry and stir it into the strawberry mixture.
- Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
- Serve warm or chilled as a topping.
Notes
- You can blend the sauce for a smoother texture.
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
