Name: Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and hulled (or use frozen strawberries); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp cold water; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp vanilla; pinch of salt

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This easy Strawberry Sauce recipe can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries. Pour over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Oh, those summer strawberries…aren’t they delicious? I remember going strawberry picking when I was a kid and it was so much fun! One of the things that I like making with strawberries is strawberry sauce.

It can be poured over on desserts like ice cream, cheesecake, and shortcake and for breakfast on pancakes, waffles, and French toast. I will be sharing a recipe for strawberry cheesecake soon that uses strawberry sauce as one of the ingredients so be sure to check back for that!

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How To Make Strawberry Sauce:

Step One: Soften and Mash The Strawberries

Put fresh or frozen strawberries in a saucepan. Add sugar, lemon juice, and water.

Cook over medium heat until the strawberries start to break down, stirring often. Use a wooden spoon to mash up the strawberries even more.

Step Two: Thicken

Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Step Three: Pour and Serve

Pour the strawberry sauce into a small pitcher.

Pour the deliciously sweet, summer strawberry sauce over whatever fits your fancy.

Strawberry Sauce FAQs

1. Can I freeze the sauce?

Although I have never made enough that I had extras to freeze, you should be able to freeze this blueberry sauce. Let it cool completely and divide it into airtight containers. Store in the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator, as needed.

2. What can I use this sauce on? Some options would be to try it on a fruit and yogurt parfait, waffles, crepes or cake.

3. Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes, they will just take a little longer to break down.

4. Can I skip the cornstarch? You can, but the sauce will not be as thick.

Want More Strawberry Recipes? Try These Next:

This fluffy Strawberry Jello Salad recipe is perfect for every occasion from summer barbeques and holiday dinners! It is a dessert salad that everyone loves.

This Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert recipe is creamy and smooth with strawberry pie filling and whipped cream. It’s been part of our family for generations!

Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad is one of the MOST POPULAR recipes. It’s cool and creamy with caramelized brown sugar pretzels and diced strawberries. There won’t be any leftovers of this dessert salad!

The Fresh Strawberry Pie recipe of my dreams with bite-sized pieces of strawberries with sweet strawberry sauce in a tender cookie crust topped with whipped cream.

Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta by Homeade Hooplah has sweet strawberries, tart balsamic, flavorful basil, and tangy goat cheese, all on a comforting baguette.

Strawberry Sauce Recipe

Yield: 2 cups

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and hulled (or use frozen strawberries)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cold water
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt

Instructions

Cook strawberries, sugar, 1/4 cup water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until the strawberries start to break down, stirring often.
Use a wooden spoon to mash up the strawberries even more.
Mix together cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the sauce, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
Optional: I like my sauce with strawberry bits, but you can puree it for a smoother sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 4gSugar: 59gProtein: 1g

Comments

Maura Cohen says

March 29, 2021 at 11:32 pm

Ruined a whole batch of great fruit. The cornstarch/water mix robs the fresh fruit flavor and makes the sauce glue-like. If you cook down the fruit and sugar, you can arrive at the consistency you like…sans cornstarch.

- Katerina Merino says
  
  May 17, 2021 at 3:48 pm
  
  Thanks for the recipe I will use it again! It was DELICIOUS.
  
Asya says

July 27, 2019 at 10:49 am

I made this sauce this morning to top a cheesecake pie. It’s delicious! Easy to do and so much better than the canned stuff. Thanks for sharing!

Edna Blankley says

June 26, 2017 at 4:42 pm

This is the best and easiest sauce to make. I love the vanilla added to it. 😊

- Tonia says
  
  June 27, 2017 at 9:13 am
  
  Wonderful! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
  
AMBER C PRICE says

December 17, 2016 at 2:19 pm

How do you store this after it is made. I made it and it is very good. How long can it be kept in the refrigerator and can it be frozen?

- Tonia says
  
  December 17, 2016 at 2:54 pm
  
  Store it in the fridge for up to a week and yes you can store it in the freezer! Enjoy! ~Tonia
  
ColleenB.~Texas says

July 9, 2016 at 7:33 am

I just made up several jars (20) of Strawberry Sauce to put in freezer for later use and to give to family members.
I do add 1 box of Sugar Free Strawberry Gelatin and roughly 1 T. of strawberry Kool-Aide per batch.
Besides using it on pancakes, waffles, ice cream, etc. It’s also wonderful to use in making a poke cake using a French Vanilla cake mix or could use just plain white mix. Either mix you decide to use it’s still YUMMY.

- Di says
  
  July 9, 2016 at 4:47 pm
  
  Do u also add all stuff for Gunny sack recipe too?
  
  - ColleenB.~Texas says
    
    July 13, 2016 at 2:41 am
    
    I do make larger batches, but I Do Not use the cornstarch/water mixture