This homemade raspberry sauce is a delightful addition to any dessert. Made with fresh raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice, this sauce is sweet, tangy, and bursting with raspberry flavor. It is quick and easy to make, taking only 15 minutes of preparation time. Whether you drizzle it over ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake, this raspberry sauce will elevate your dessert to the next level. Impress your guests with this delectable sauce and enjoy the taste of summer all year round.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
- Rinse the raspberries under cold water and pat them dry.
- In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries have softened and released their juices, about 5 minutes.
- Using a fork or a potato masher, gently mash the raspberries to break them up.
- Continue cooking the sauce for another 5 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the raspberry sauce cool completely.
- Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the raspberry sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds, pressing down with the back of a spoon to extract all the sauce.
- Discard the seeds and transfer the strained sauce to a jar or airtight container.
- Refrigerate the raspberry sauce for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled over your favorite desserts and enjoy!
