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Homemade Strawberry Sauce

Alyssa Rivers
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!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 51 kcal

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!

Notes

Originally posted June 14, 2019
Updated April 11, 2023

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.2mg