Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of summer with this easy homemade strawberry sauce. Perfect for enhancing a variety of desserts, this luscious sauce requires just three simple ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare. Whether drizzled over creamy ice cream, fluffy pancakes, or rich cheesecake, its vibrant color and fresh flavor will impress your guests and elevate any dish. Ideal for both everyday treats and special occasions, this versatile sauce is a must-have in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy the delightful combination of sweetness and fruity goodness that is sure to brighten up your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (cleaned and chopped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup water
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash 1 cup of the chopped strawberries with a fork or potato masher; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add water and the mashed strawberries, stirring until well mixed.
- Cook on medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly. For a deeper color, add red food coloring at this stage.
- Continue cooking for approximately 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in the remaining chopped strawberries. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg