There is no rival for homemade strawberry sauce. It has just 3 ingredients and this is the easiest strawberry sauce recipe. Adding a few spoons of this glossy fresh strawberry topping will make any dessert feel fancier. This is a great recipe to have in your arsenal for entertaining or to make your family’s eyes light up as you spoon it over a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
This strawberry topping is completely wonderful over pancakes, waffles, pie, cheesecake, this trifle, you name it! This is our favorite and easiest way to make strawberry sauce. The lemon juice balances the sweetness and makes the strawberry flavor more pronounced. Truth be told, it’s dangerously irresistible stuff – consider yourself warned ;).
We’re using this sauce in our next recipe post so I hope you are all kinds of excited!!
Make-Ahead Tip: You can make this strawberry topping 1 to 3 days in advance, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Easy Strawberry Sauce Ingredients:
1 lb Strawberries, rinsed, hulled and thickly sliced 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 Lemon)
How to Make Easy Strawberry Sauce:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice. Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. The strawberries will release juice without any mashing required.
2. Reduce heat and simmer 20-23 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Keep in mind sauce will thicken up slightly as it cools and even more after refrigeration.
It really is as good as it looks – bursting with fresh strawberry flavor!
Cooked Strawberries
Are strawberries good for cooking?
But if you’ve never tried incorporating these delicious red fruits into your savory dishes, you’re missing out in a big way. You may not believe it, but strawberries are incredibly versatile. In fact, this is probably the top tip you need to know when cooking with strawberries.
Are strawberries healthy?
Strawberries are a healthy addition to the diet. Strawberries and other berries(blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) are abundant in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds called anthocyanins, which are responsible for their dark pigments as well as some of their health benefits like brain health. Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that supports immune function and wound healing. Vitamin C also increases the absorption of iron from foods, which can be useful for individuals with low iron status. It is sensible to enjoy a variety of fresh berries regularly throughout the week and daily if possible. Frozen strawberries are also a good choice because the low temperatures help retain their vitamin C content.
Can you eat whole strawberries?
To be clear, strawberry heads are tough and bitter. You won’t want to casually snack on them, but we’re here to encourage you not to throw them away. One way to use whole strawberries is by throwing the berries (greens and all) into your morning smoothie. Not only will you save time, but you’ll reduce food waste.
Are oven roasted strawberries good?
Oven-roasted strawberries are a great way to use up no-so-ripe berries that taste more tart than sweet, preserve an abundance of fresh berries, and even use up last season’s frozen berries you just found in the back of the freezer.