Strawberry sauce is the perfect way to savor the fresh taste of strawberries. Whether served on its own or paired with a dessert, this easy sauce is a favorite way to enjoy the sweet flavor of summer.
Strawberry desserts are a favorite around the farmhouse – from sourdough strawberry shortcake, to strawberry cheesecake ice cream and sourdough strawberry cream cheese cobbler.
I first made this strawberry sauce for my strawberry cheesecake. It was so good that I started using it on everything from my fresh milled Dutch baby to ice cream sundaes.
There is no shortage of uses for this topping, and it is oh, so delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple ingredients, big flavor – All you need are five ingredients, and you have a sauce full of fresh strawberry flavor! It’s a perfect way to dress up your favorite desserts.
Easy recipe – The process for this strawberry sauce could not be easier. You don’t even need special equipment – a wooden spoon will work just fine to smush the strawberries as they cook.
Versatile uses – Serve this tasty sauce on its own or use it as a strawberry topping for angel food cake, pound cake, vanilla ice cream, and more! It’s a great recipe to use when you need a simple but show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Strawberries – Fresh berries or frozen will work in this recipe. If using fresh berries, make sure to get ripe strawberries.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Strawberry Sauce
Step 1: Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine frozen strawberries and the sugar-cornstarch mixture.
Step 3: Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbling, about 5 – 10 minutes.
Step 4: Use a potato masher or fork to smush the strawberries and speed up the process.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and lemon juice.
Step 6: Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp. Let cool completely.
Step 6: Use sauce right away or store in an airtight container. You can also quarter fresh strawberries and toss with the cooled strawberry sauce for serving as well.
Tips
- Smash the strawberries ahead of time with a potato masher or fork to speed up the process.
- Take time to taste the strawberry sauce and adjust with more lemon juice or more vanilla as desired.
- After cooling to room temperature, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe FAQs
Strawberries are truly perfect for treats. We love strawberry stuffed French toast and strawberry yogurt popsicles. This strawberry sauce is great on its own or poured on top of fresh milled pancakes or whole wheat waffles for breakfast.
This recipe truly could not be easier. No need to make a cornstarch slurry or anything. Just mix, heat, and smush!
The cornstarch added to this recipe helps to create a thicker sauce. If you would like the sauce even thicker after making, you can combine a bit of cornstarch with water, then mix it into the sauce.
More Recipes from the Farmhouse
- Orange Icing Glaze
- Blueberry Sauce
- Lemon Buttercream Frosting
- Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
- Cinnamon Roll Icing
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Easy Strawberry Sauce (Topping)
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen or fresh strawberries
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, combine frozen strawberries and the sugar-cornstarch mixture.
- Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbling, about 5 – 10 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or fork to smush the strawberries and speed up the process.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and lemon juice.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp. Let cool completely.
- Use sauce right away or store in an airtight container. You can also quarter fresh strawberries and toss with the cooled strawberry sauce for serving as well.
Notes
- This makes about 1½ cups of strawberry sauce.
- One serving is approximately 2 tablespoons.
- Smash the strawberries ahead of time with a potato masher or fork to speed up the process.
- Take time to taste the strawberry sauce and adjust with more lemon juice or more vanilla as desired.
- After cooling to room temperature, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
