Homemade Strawberry Sauce Recipe

4.50 from 4 votes

This homemade strawberry sauce is the perfect sweet accompaniment to pancakes, waffles, ice cream, cheesecake and so much more. Made with either fresh or frozen strawberries, this recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and just a few simple ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 82kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

3 cups strawberries frozen or fresh
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Instructions

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then continue to boil for 2 minutes. Mash and stir constantly with a potato masher, then remove from heat. (Note: The berries should be soft and plump)
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and smooth. Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the strawberries while stirring until it is all incorporated. Return to a boil and stir until the sauce is thick, or about 1 minute.
Remove the strawberry sauce from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let it cool for a few minutes, adding a touch of water or lemon juice until you reach the desired consistency and flavor.
Store for later, or serve immediately on pancakes, waffles, French toast, pounds cakes or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you are ready to use, you may want to gently reheat in a saucepan to loosen. Or, thin down a touch with a splash of water or lemon juice and mix well.

Freezing: store in freezer bags in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge.

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