Homemade Strawberry Sauce
This homemade strawberry sauce is a delightful blend of fresh strawberries, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. It’s easy to make and perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or waffles, adding a burst of vibrant flavor to your favorite desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool either on the counter or in the refrigerator.
- Drizzle over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or any dessert of your choice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg