Easy Strawberry Sauce Recipe
This easy strawberry sauce recipe is bursting with the flavour of fresh juicy strawberries. Keeping a jar of this simple strawberry sauce on hand at all times is a quick and easy way to jazz up all kinds of breakfast treats and desserts!
There is nothing better than a freshly made easy strawberry sauce. There is no contest when it comes to whether or not you should make your own or buy it from the store. Homemade wins every time.
It’s a simple cooked strawberry sauce made from sweet juicy strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. That’s it! It would take you longer to stand in the line at the grocery store than it would whip up this quick strawberry topping.
It’s thick, smooth, and deliciously perfect for pouring on your pancakes, french toast, waffles, and crepes in the morning, or using it as a topping for your cakes, pies, tarts, cheesecake, and ice cream in the evening!
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What a great way to enhance any treat, because strawberry is a flavour that pairs well with so many things! Think vanilla, chocolate, lemon, you name it. It’s so good, you might just find yourself eating it with a spoon.
How to Make It (Just 4 Easy Steps!)
Chop the strawberries into medium chunks.
Combine chopped strawberries, lemon juice, cornstarch and sugar in a pot over medium low heat.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Then, add the vanilla.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool. Enjoy warm or cold, it’s up to you!
How will you be using your sauce?
Tip: The consistency of the sauce is up to you. For a chunkier sauce, leave the strawberries alone as you’re stirring. A medium chunky consistency will require using a wooden spoon to mash some along the way. For ultra-smooth, blend the sauce at the end until your desired consistency has been reached.
Ways to Use a Simple Strawberry Sauce
Below are just a few ideas on how to use this beautiful versatile sauce.
FAQs
You can. They’ll usually give off more water, so you’ll need to keep an eye out on the consistency. You might find you need to cook it a little longer.
Once it has cooled completely, this sauce will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 4-5 days, sealed in an airtight jar.
Transfer it to a freezer-friendly airtight container and keep frozen for up to 3 months. It’s perfect for using up your summer berries and enjoying it in the fall or winter!
Absolutely, you can swap the strawberries for blueberries, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries, if you prefer. They all have a varying degree of sweetness, so the only change to the recipe you may need to make is to adjust the amount of sugar.
When you are looking to make an easy Strawberry Sauce then I hope you reach for this recipe! Enjoy.
Easy Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries (chopped)
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½-¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a medium to large pot add the chopped strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch.
- Place the pot on medium/low heat bring to a boil while stirring constantly, stir in the vanilla.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let cool. Can be served warm or cold. Delicious over pancakes or ice cream.
Can I freeze the extra sauce?
Hi Helga, yes you can, Let cool to room temperature, then place in an airtight freezer safe container or a freezer bag. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. Hope that helps.
Is the calories of 282 in the Easy Strawberry Sauce for the 2 cups it makes?
Hi MaryAnn, yes it is for the 2 cups.