Easy Strawberry Sauce
A simple and delicious sauce made with fresh or frozen strawberries, perfect for drizzling over desserts or mixing into smoothies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-friendly, Gluten-free, Low-carb
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup Sugar (or sugar substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing them thoroughly. Hull and slice fresh strawberries, or thaw frozen strawberries.
- Combine in a medium saucepan the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Add cornstarch if using.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the strawberries break down.
- Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher for a smoother consistency, and cook for another 2-3 minutes if you added cornstarch.
- Cool the sauce and transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Use sugar substitutes for a diabetic-friendly option. Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry sauce, easy recipe, diabetic-friendly, dessert topping