Quick Strawberry Sauce with Fresh Strawberries
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Quick Strawberry Sauce with Fresh Strawberries, a delightful topping perfect for enhancing your favorite desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into thick pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook until boiling while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened by about one-third.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and bring back to a boil for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool before serving or refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg