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Homemade Strawberry Sauce

Easy Homemade Strawberry Sauce Recipe for Delicious Desserts

This Homemade Strawberry Sauce is a versatile and delicious topping that enhances any dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 51
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot

Method
 

  1. Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a medium-sized pot.
  2. Cook over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently until the berries release their juices and the sauce starts to thicken.
  3. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool on the counter or in the refrigerator.
  4. Serve over ice cream, on pancakes, or enjoy with any dessert!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g

Notes

This sauce can be customized with different fruits or spices for various flavors. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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