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Overhead shot of a bowl of freshly made strawberry sauce with a spoon on it. Surrounding the bowl are several strawberries
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5 from 5 votes

Strawberry Sauce Recipe

This easy strawberry sauce, or topping whichever you prefer, is ready in 15 - uses a little cornstarch to thicken and can be drizzled on top of anything!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 1/4 cup servings
Calories: 119kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups strawberries finely diced
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • In small saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Add in strawberries and water. Whisk until combined and all sugar is hydrated.
  • Heat on medium-high heat until mixture begins to boil, using whisk to gently crush strawberries, releasing their juices.
  • Reduce to medium and let simmer for about 3 minutes, until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before using.

Notes

How To Store & Reheat Strawberry Sauce

Pop any leftovers into a mason jar or an airtight container and slide it into the fridge. To reheat, you can warm it up gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally or zap the sauce in the microwave for about 40 seconds until it’s warm enough.
How Long Will Strawberry Sauce Last In The Fridge?
up to a week in the fridge. 
Can I Freeze This Strawberry Sauce Recipe?
Yep, pour it into a freezer-safe bag or container, leaving a bit of room at the top since it’ll expand a bit, and freeze. It’ll stay fresh and tasty in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 cup | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg