Easy Strawberry Glaze Recipe
Elevate your desserts with this Easy Strawberry Glaze Recipe that adds a fresh, fruity touch to any dish. Perfect for topping cakes, pies, or fresh fruit salads, this glaze offers a vibrant color and delightful flavor that is hard to resist. Made in just 20 minutes using simple ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for both beginner and seasoned cooks alike. Whether you’re preparing a special occasion dessert or simply enhancing your everyday treats, this strawberry glaze is sure to impress.
- 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 vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries under cool water, remove stems, and slice them.
- In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; stir gently.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until strawberries release their juices.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry; add to the saucepan while stirring continuously.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg