Description
Elevate your desserts with this easy homemade strawberry sauce, a delightful treat that combines fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon. In just under 20 minutes, you can create a vibrant sauce that complements pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and more. With only three key ingredients, this recipe is not only quick to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether it’s for a casual family brunch or an elegant dinner party, this versatile sauce is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems. Slice them thinly or chop them into larger pieces.
- In a medium-sized pot, combine half of the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Stir gently to mix.
- Heat on medium-low until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining sliced strawberries and cook for an additional 2 minutes until softened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a mason jar for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg