Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce)
Elevate your desserts with this Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce), a delightful and versatile addition that brings a burst of fresh flavor to cheesecakes, ice creams, waffles, and more. With only a handful of ingredients and a quick preparation time, this sauce is perfect for enhancing any sweet treat. Made with ripe strawberries and brightened with lemon juice, it offers the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Whether you’re serving it warm over pancakes or chilled on yogurt, this strawberry sauce is sure to impress. Plus, it can be made ahead of time and stored for later use, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or everyday indulgences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds strawberries, quartered
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by slicing or dicing them. Reserve one-third for later.
- In a saucepan, combine two-thirds of the strawberries with the sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth; add to the strawberry mixture.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling; then reduce heat and stir for about 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the reserved strawberries off heat.
- Cool before transferring to an airtight container; refrigerate or freeze as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg