Homemade Strawberry Sauce
This quick and easy recipe for Homemade Strawberry Sauce is a must-have! This is a great way to use up fresh summer strawberries or to keep the ones you have in the fridge from going bad. I include plenty of tips for making your sauce thinner or thicker and glossier, too!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a medium-sized pot.
- Cook over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes. Stir frequently until the berries release their juices and the sauce starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool on the counter or in the refrigerator. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve over ice cream, on pancakes, or enjoy with any dessert!
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Notes
Originally posted June 14, 2019
Updated April 11, 2023
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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