Description
Sweet strawberry sauce elevates desserts with its luscious crimson charm, bringing summer’s essence to every plate. Homemade and simple, this versatile sauce delivers pure fruity bliss that you’ll drizzle over everything from pancakes to ice cream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries by removing stems and slicing into uniform halves or quarters, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Transfer chopped strawberries into a medium saucepan, adding sugar and water to create a sweet, syrupy base.
- Place saucepan over medium heat, stirring ingredients gently until mixture begins to bubble and strawberries start releasing their natural juices.
- Reduce heat to low and gently mash strawberries using a wooden spoon, creating a rustic, textured sauce while allowing flavors to intensify.
- If a thicker consistency is desired, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with small amount of cold water, then slowly incorporate into simmering sauce.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, monitoring sauce thickness and ensuring ingredients are well combined.
- Remove from heat and let sauce cool naturally, recognizing that it will continue to thicken as temperature drops.
- Serve immediately over desserts or transfer to a clean container for refrigeration, where sauce can be stored for several days.
Notes
- Select ultra-ripe strawberries for maximum natural sweetness and intense flavor complexity.
- Create a smooth texture by thoroughly mashing strawberries during cooking, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cornstarch amount – less for a lighter syrup, more for a dense topping.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for unique flavor profiles and dietary modifications.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg