Learn how to make Marian's delicious strawberry sauce at home with this easy recipe. This homemade strawberry sauce is perfect to drizzle over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or any dessert for a burst of fresh and fruity flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this sweet and tangy sauce in no time. It's the perfect way to enjoy the taste of fresh strawberries all year round. Try this recipe and elevate your favorite dishes with the goodness of strawberries!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and become soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until well combined.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan with the strawberries.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the strawberry sauce to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the delicious homemade strawberry sauce over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or any dessert of your choice!
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Strawberry sauce can also be used as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal.
You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preference.
This homemade strawberry sauce can be easily doubled or tripled for larger batches.