Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce)
Elevate your desserts with this easy strawberry topping, a vibrant and flavorful sauce that transforms any treat into a delightful experience. In just 20 minutes, you can create a luscious strawberry sauce perfect for drizzling over cheesecakes, ice cream, waffles, or pancakes. Made with fresh strawberries and simple ingredients, it allows for customizable sweetness to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting guests or treating yourself, this versatile sauce is guaranteed to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Saucing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, quartered or sliced
- 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 use.
- In a saucepan, combine two-thirds of the strawberries with sugar over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth; add to the saucepan.
- Stir until boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the reserved strawberries and let cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg