Homemade Strawberry Sauce (Strawberry Topping)
Elevate your desserts with this Homemade Strawberry Sauce, a delightful topping that brings a burst of fruity flavor to pancakes, yogurt, and more. This quick and easy recipe requires just three simple ingredients—fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice—making it a perfect last-minute addition to any meal. In just 15 minutes, you’ll create a fresh sauce that balances sweetness with tanginess, enhancing everything it touches. Whether drizzled over fluffy pancakes or mixed into smoothies, this strawberry sauce is incredibly versatile and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat while stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg