Strawberry Sauce Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Sauce is a delicious condiment that can be enjoyed in various ways. Use it to top your pancakes, ice cream, or yogurt or as a filling for cakes and pastries!

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Course: Condiment, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry sauce

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 13

Servings:

Calories: 122kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups strawberries fresh, cleaned and diced
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
red food coloring optional

Instructions

Cleanse the fresh strawberries and divide them into 2 cups. Slice one cup of the strawberries and crush them in a bowl. Reserve.
Proceed to cube the remaining cup of strawberries. Reserve.
Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a moderate saucepan, then pour in the water and the crushed strawberries. Continuously stir the mixture and bring it to a boil for approximately 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Additionally, you can include red food coloring at this point if desired.
Take the cooked strawberry sauce off the heat and incorporate the reserved diced strawberries into the mixture. Move the warm sauce to a bowl and allow it to cool for roughly 10-15 minutes.
You may either serve the sauce immediately or store it in a sealed jar with a lid.

Notes

Opt for fresh strawberries: The fresher and sweeter the strawberries, the better the taste of the sauce. While frozen strawberries can be used, cooking time may need to be increased.
Mash or puree the strawberries: Mashing or pureeing some of the strawberries will release more juices, resulting in a more intense strawberry flavor and smoother texture.
Experiment with additional flavors: To balance the sweetness and tartness of the sauce, consider adding a dash of lemon juice or vanilla extract.
Simmer for a thicker consistency: If the sauce is too thin, simmer it for an extra minute or two to thicken it.
Let the sauce cool: Allowing the sauce to cool before serving or storing is crucial. A hot sauce can affect the taste of other dishes and create unwanted condensation in the storage container, leading to bacterial growth.

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