Easy Strawberry Glaze
Elevate your desserts with this Easy Strawberry Glaze Recipe! In just 20 minutes, you can create a vibrant and flavorful glaze that perfectly complements cakes, pies, and fruit salads. Made with fresh strawberries and a touch of lemon juice, this glaze strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tartness. It’s an ideal addition to any gathering or a delightful treat for yourself. Versatile and simple to prepare, this glaze promises to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Clean strawberries thoroughly, remove stems, and cut into halves or quarters.
- Cook the Strawberries: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently until bubbling (about 5 minutes).
- Thicken the Glaze: Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water until smooth. Gradually add to the bubbling mixture while stirring continuously. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly before using.
- Serve: Drizzle over desserts or fresh fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg