Strawberry Sauce
A delightful homemade strawberry sauce perfect for drizzling over desserts like cheesecake, pancakes, or ice cream.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and salt.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently.
- Allow the strawberries to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce heat to low.
- Add the lemon juice and stir well.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- For a smoother sauce, blend the mixture using an immersion blender.
- Cool completely and store in a jar in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g