Description
Elevate your desserts with this easy homemade strawberry sauce, a vibrant and delicious topping that can transform pancakes, cakes, and ice cream into something extraordinary. In just 20 minutes, you can create a fresh and flavorful sauce using only three simple ingredients. The natural sweetness of ripe strawberries combined with a hint of lemon juice makes this sauce the perfect addition to any sweet treat. Whether you’re serving it at breakfast or as a dessert, this versatile sauce is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries under cold water, remove the stems, and slice them thinly.
- Place half of the sliced strawberries in a medium-sized pot and add sugar and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Heat on medium-low until boiling, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until juices are released.
- Add the remaining strawberries and continue cooking for another 2 minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to a mason jar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 57
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your fruit. Experiment by adding vanilla or other spices for extra flavor.