Super Easy Strawberry Sauce

Transform your desserts and breakfasts with this Super Easy Strawberry Sauce—an irresistible, homemade topping bursting with fresh, fruity flavor. Made with just five ingredients, including juicy strawberries, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of sugar, this recipe comes together in under 15 minutes. Whether you’re working with fresh or frozen strawberries, this versatile sauce is quick, customizable, and perfect for beginners. Use it to elevate pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, or even cheesecake. Plus, an optional cornstarch slurry lets you adjust the thickness to your liking. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days, making it a convenient go-to for adding a vibrant splash of sweetness to any meal or snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and hull the fresh strawberries if using fresh, or thaw frozen strawberries if using them.

Step 2

Slice the strawberries into halves or quarters for faster cooking.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture starts to simmer. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Continue to simmer the sauce for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

If you want a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the desired thickness is achieved.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. The sauce will thicken a bit more as it cools.

Step 8

Serve warm or cold as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, or desserts.

Step 9

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(52.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	200.5

Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 50g
Protein 0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 0mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 100.0%