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Homemade strawberry sauce in a glass bowl with a glossy red fruit texture

Strawberry Sauce Homemade Recipe with Fresh Strawberries

This strawberry sauce recipe is a fresh, smooth fruit topping with a bright berry flavor and lightly thickened texture. It is an easy homemade sauce to make for adding a sweet finish to desserts and breakfast favorites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 108
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (454 g) fresh strawberries
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the strawberries, remove the stems, and cut the berries into smaller pieces.
  2. Place the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan, stirring to coat the fruit evenly.
Cooking
  1. Cook the strawberry mixture over medium heat, stirring often, until the berries release their juices and the mixture reaches a gentle bubble.
  2. Combine the cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry, then mix it into the strawberry mixture.
  3. Simmer the sauce for 20–23 minutes, stirring regularly, until it has thickened slightly and does not stick to the pan.
  4. Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the strawberry sauce to cool to room temperature before serving; it will continue to thicken as it cools and chills.

Notes

For a smoother strawberry sauce, gently mash the berries while they simmer or blend the cooled sauce until it reaches a smooth consistency.