Homemade Strawberry Sauce (Strawberry Topping)
Elevate your desserts with this Homemade Strawberry Sauce, a quick and delicious topping ideal for pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream. With just three simple ingredients, this vibrant sauce bursts with fresh strawberry flavor and natural sweetness, ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for any sweet treat, it adds a delightful fruity touch to your breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat the strawberries evenly.
- Cook over medium heat while stirring occasionally until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat when desired thickness is reached. Allow to cool slightly before serving over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg