Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Feb 19, 2017, Updated May 24, 2024
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Nothing beats this homemade strawberry sauce recipe. With only 4 ingredients, I’ll show you how to make it from scratch in 30 minutes! This homemade fruit sauce is perfect on everything, from ice cream to pancakes, waffles, cakes, and more.
Top a German pancake with this strawberry sauce for the ultimate brunch indulgence.
Homemade Strawberry Sauce Recipe
This strawberry sauce recipe is bright, delicious, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. It’s a quick and easy topping that’s perfect for any dessert, from a classic cheesecake to a warm stack of buttermilk pancakes or protein waffles. Made with only four ingredients, you’ll find yourself coming back to this sauce time and again.
The next time you see fresh strawberries at the store, grab a bunch and whip up a batch of this delicious homemade strawberry sauce!
Strawberry Sauce Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients in this strawberry sauce recipe. Scroll to the recipe card for the printable recipe with amounts.
- Fresh strawberries – Look for the juiciest, reddest strawberries for the best flavor.
- Sugar – To enhance the natural sweetness of the strawberries and help them release their juices.
- Lemon juice – A touch of acidity brings out the flavor of the strawberries and balances the sweetness.
- A pinch of salt – It may seem unusual, but a small amount of salt truly heightens the overall taste of this sweet sauce.
How to Use Strawberry Sauce
This homemade strawberry sauce is a staple you’ll want to keep on hand. Your desserts will never be the same!
- Waffles and pancakes: It is the perfect fruit topping for my cream cheese waffles or these lemon ricotta pancakes.
- Cakes: Try strawberry sauce as a topping for this chocolate olive oil cake.
- Ice cream: Drizzle the sauce over ice cream or blend it into a strawberry milkshake.
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Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and cut in quarters
- ⅓ cup sugar, or 1/4 cup sugar substitute (can be adjusted to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook down the strawberries. Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir frequently, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the strawberries start to release their juices.
- Simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Finish and store. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- Strawberry Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Cool the sauce to room temperature before refrigerating it.
- Texture: If you do not want a chunky strawberry sauce, when you take the strawberries off the heat, use an immersion blender and blend the sauce until smooth.
- Fresh Strawberries: Use the freshest strawberries you can find. The quality of your fruit will directly impact the flavor of your sauce.
- Adjusting Sweetness: The amount of sugar in this recipe is a guideline. Depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, you may want to adjust the quantity. Always start with less, as you can add more later if needed.
- Versatility: Apart from desserts, you can also use this sauce in savory dishes. It pairs well with grilled meats and can be used as a glaze for chicken or pork.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
How to Make Strawberry Sauce
Growing up, I remember my mom making strawberry juice, strawberry jam, and this strawberry sauce, which is super delicious, super quick, and very easy to make.
- Prep the berries. Begin by washing the strawberries and cutting them into quarters.
- Cook. Next, combine the strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan. Cook the strawberries until they release their juice, about 6 minutes, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Let Cool. Lastly, take the pan off the heat and let the sauce cool. Store the sauce in an airtight container or a jar, and keep it refrigerated.
My favorite flavor! Gotta make this!
Nice! I can see this allll over my vanilla ice cream 🙂
My kids love ordering pancakes with this topping when we go out. It’ll be fun to surprise them at home with it now.
This will be perfect for brunch this weekend!
I want some over my pancakes tomorrow.
I would eat this as a meal!
I could eat this all day long!