Quick Strawberry Sauce with Fresh Strawberries
Elevate your desserts with this Quick Strawberry Sauce made from fresh strawberries! This luscious sauce is a breeze to prepare, making it the perfect addition to ice cream, pancakes, cheesecakes, and more. With its vibrant flavor and sweet aroma, it captures the essence of ripe strawberries in every bite. Not only is it versatile and customizable—allowing you to adjust sweetness or add spices for a unique twist—but it’s also an ideal make-ahead option that can be stored in your fridge for quick use at any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a casual family dinner, this strawberry sauce will surely impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing them thoroughly, hulling, and slicing them into thick pieces.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Heat over medium-high until boiling; then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the strawberry sauce while increasing heat back to medium-high until boiling again; let boil for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and pour into a bowl, stirring in vanilla extract while cooling to room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg