This fresh strawberry sauce is the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and more. Made with ripe strawberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon juice, it's bursting with flavor. This easy and refreshing sauce is perfect for summer and will take your desserts to a whole new level. Give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with a homemade strawberry sauce that is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, or until the strawberries start to release their juices and soften.
- Using a potato masher or a fork, gently mash the strawberries to break them down and release more juices. Leave some chunks for texture.
- Continue cooking the sauce for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to a jar or container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve the fresh strawberry sauce over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or any dessert of your choice.
