Easy Strawberry Sauce – a delicious addition to any dessert!
With strawberry season almost here in Australia, I would like to share this quick and easy recipe for a delicious strawberry sauce. One of the great advantages of making things at home is that you know exactly what they contain and you get to make them just the way you like them.
For me, I’m very happy knowing the sauce does not contain artificial flavours, thickeners or preservatives.
The sauce contains beautifully fresh, aromatic strawberries, lemon juice and a small amount of sugar. Lemon is a great flavour booster and balances the sweetness of the sauce. You can mash the strawberries to a puree or, as I have done, stirred a few pieces in at the end so the sauce has some texture.
This easy recipe produces maximum strawberry flavour. Adding some of this delicious sauce will enhance many desserts, making the simplest feel special. Spoon some over my No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream for a speedy dessert.
I also like to serve the sauce with Greek yoghurt, pancakes, waffles or alongside my Almond Cake or Baked Cheesecake. I haven’t yet tried it but I think it would also be delicious on a fresh-from-the-oven scone with a dollop of cream.
Believe me, your friends and family will thank you when you serve this sauce.
Enjoy!
Xx Alex and Faye
Easy Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 500 gm strawberries fresh
- â…“ cup sugar granulated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Recipe Measurements:
For accuracy, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.
Instructions
- Cut 6 medium sized strawberries into quarters lengthways and set aside.Roughly slice the remainder.
- In a medium non-reactive saucepan*, combine sliced strawberries, sugar and fresh lemon juice.Place the pan over a low-medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. The strawberries will naturally release their juice.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Roughly mash the strawberries with a potato masher.
Add the 6 quartered strawberries which you have set aside. - Stir and simmer for 5 minutes more.Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.*
Notes
Nutrition Estimate:
Nutritional Disclaimer:
The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.
Meredith
Hi Alex! I’ve been making this sauce over the summer and love it! I have it with breakfast over Greek yogurt and even on pancakes. It’s so good I had to let you know. Thank you!!
Alexandra
Hello Meredith, I am thrilled that you have enjoyed making our Easy Strawberry Sauce and have found many ways to enjoy it. Thank you for your feedback. 🙂
Evelyn
Hi Alex,
I found your recipe looking for a sauce to serve over ice cream and it was delicious! My daughter kept asking for more sauce and we ended up finishing the whole batch! Next time, I’m going to double the recipe so we have some leftover for the next day!
Thank you!
Alexandra
Evelyn, thank you so much for the lovely comments. I am thrilled that you and your daughter enjoyed the Strawberry Sauce so much that next time you will make a double batch. A great idea! 🙂
Katrina
Hi Alexandra, this recipe looks delicious! I can’t wait to make it. I’m curious though, do you know how long this will keep in a sealed container?
Alexandra
Hi Katrina, I am so pleased that you like the Strawberry Sauce recipe. We recommend that the sauce be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Kind regards, Alex 🙂
Jeannette (Jay Joy)
YES you are right! Just knowing that you KNOW exactly what is in the strawberry sauce makes it even more DELIGHTFUL!
Alexandra
Thank you Jeannette, I always like to be in control of the food I eat.
Enjoy the sauce!
Danielle
This is so delicious!
Alexandra
Thank you Danielle. 🙂
Kalyan Panja
Thanks for sharing this nice and easy strawberry sauce recipe, which is one of my favorite fruits. It is so delicious, and I will be making it again.
Alexandra
Thank you, I also love strawberries. I am so glad you enjoyed the sauce!
Chad
Strawberry sauce with chocolate cake, yesssss!!! I am literally drooling! Thank you so much for the awesome recipe.
Alexandra
Oh Chad, how delicious is that combination? I am so glad you like it!
Jacqueline Debono
This is a beautiful sauce. It is so good it would be on ice-cream! I have strawberries growing in my garden and used them to make this sauce.
Alexandra
I can only imagine how fantastic it would be to use homegrown strawberries. That would be the best – enjoy! 🙂