Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce)
Elevate your desserts with this Easy Strawberry Topping, a vibrant and delicious sauce that enhances everything from cheesecake to ice cream. This quick recipe transforms fresh strawberries into a sweet-tart glaze that adds color and flavor to your favorite treats. With just 20 minutes of preparation, you can whip up this delightful topping for family gatherings or festive celebrations. Customize the sweetness to your liking, and enjoy the freshness of ripe strawberries combined with zesty lemon juice. Perfect for drizzling over waffles, pancakes, or yogurt, this versatile sauce is a must-have in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries (24 oz./680 grams), quartered or diced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67 grams)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (16 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries and set aside one-third of them for later use.
- In a saucepan, combine two-thirds of the strawberries with sugar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth; add to the strawberry mixture.
- Heat over medium heat until boiling, then reduce to simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in remaining strawberries and let cool before transferring to an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg