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
- ⅓ cup sugar granulated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Recipe Measurements:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, 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.
Colleen`
Perfect for ice cream, waffles and cheesecakes! Yum.
Alexandra
Yes, for sure Colleen, and sometimes added to a glass of prosecco. 🙂
Binge on Basics
I never knew that it is so simple and hassle-free to make the strawberry sauce. Now that I have learned it, I am not going to buy it from the market. Rather I will make it myself
Alexandra
So glad to hear that 🙂
Chelle Dizon
What I like about that strawberry sauce is that there is no preservatives. My son really likes this sauce!
Alexandra
Yes, so much better to have a natural product that you know what is in it 🙂 Enjoy!!
Gavin
Easy is right!! I made some to pour over the vanilla ice cream I had in my freezer!
Alexandra
Winning combination right there 😉
Devyani
I am all in for no artificial stuff. This is simple and delish ! I can eat this by itself -haha
Alexandra
Haha, yes! I don’t blame you there 🙂
Cristina Petrini
Ideal for garnishing cakes and desserts. Yummy!
Alexandra
Agree with you there 🙂
Amy Thomas
I love strawberries and love this recipe. It is quick and perfect for the Holiday season!
Alexandra
Hi Amy! Thank you so much. Enjoy 🙂
Alice
Made this just now. So good. Could eat straight from the bowl!
Alexandra
Yay! So happy to hear that Alice, thank you for sharing 🙂
Brian
Love this with ice cream. Scrumptious.
Alexandra
Hi Brian! This would be my favourite way to serve it also 🙂
Mitzi
This is very delicious and easy to make!
Alexandra
Can’t beat a recipe with only three ingredients! 😉