Strawberry Sauce Recipe
A homemade strawberry sauce recipe that makes the best strawberry topping for ice cream, cheesecake or pancakes! It's easy to make with only 2 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries , rinsed and dried
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice , optional
- 1 Tablespoon butter , 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 93mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 51IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
