Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce)
Elevate your dessert game with this easy strawberry topping (strawberry sauce). This vibrant, homemade sauce is a quick and delicious way to enhance your favorite treats, from cheesecake and ice cream to waffles and pancakes. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create a fresh fruit sauce that bursts with flavor. The versatility of this strawberry topping means you can enjoy it year-round, making every dessert feel like a special occasion. Customize the texture to your liking—smooth or chunky—and indulge in the sweet taste of summer strawberries any time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, quartered or diced
- 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, setting aside one-third for later.
- In a saucepan, combine two-thirds of the strawberries with the sugar over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir the slurry into the saucepan with strawberries and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened; mix in remaining strawberries.
- Allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg