This simple strawberry sauce recipe is fresh, vibrant and, and incredibly delicious! Made with just 2 ingredients, it's way too easy not to make your own batch to add a finishing touch to pancakes, ice cream, cheesecake, and more. There are endless possibilities!
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 5 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1pintstrawberries, rinsed and dried
¼cupgranulated sugar
1Tablespoonlemon juice , optional
1Tablespoonbutter, optional
Instructions
Cut the strawberries into desired size. Combine the strawberries and sugar. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or until a syrup forms. Stir in fresh lemon juice if desired.
For more of a jam strawberry filling, place the strawberries with sugar in a small saucepan. Then add the lemon juice and butter. Cook over medium-low heat. Simmer for 3-5 minutes. Allow to thicken. Mash with a fork if (or use an immersion blender) to reach desired consistency. Allow to cool.
Serve strawberry filing on top of crepes, pancakes, ice cream, etc.
Notes
Storing:Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or freeze for 3-6 months.