Easy Strawberry Sauce (Fresh or Frozen Fruit)
Thick, glossy strawberry sauce made in 15 minutes with fresh or frozen fruit. Just three ingredients and perfect for topping cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, and ice cream.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries Fresh: hulled and quartered. Frozen: can leave whole, do not thaw.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice juice from ½ lemon
Instructions
- Add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- As the sauce cooks, it will foam slightly and the strawberries will begin to break down. Use the back of a spoon to mash them to your desired chunkiness.
- After 15-20 minutes, the sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and register between 200-220°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools and when refrigerated.
Notes
Yield: Makes about 1¼ cups. Serving size is 2 tablespoons.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Freezing Instructions: Cool strawberry sauce completely. Place in a freezer-friendly container and freeze. Thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, if desired.
