Homemade Strawberry Sauce: The Best Topping for Your Desserts
Enjoy a delightful homemade strawberry sauce that elevates your desserts to the next level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is bubbly and the strawberries start to break down, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, purée the mixture after cooking.
- This sauce can be adjusted for sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg