Simple 3-Ingredients Strawberry Sauce Recipe
This easy homemade strawberry sauce is a quick 3-ingredient recipe that’s sweet, fresh, and perfect for elevating desserts like cheesecake, pancakes, and ice cream. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple fruit topping is bursting with flavor and better than any store-bought syrup!
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Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- 1 quart of fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup of white granular sugar
Instructions
- If you’re using fresh strawberries, remove the tops and cut each one into quarters. For a chunkier texture, reserve 1/2 cup of the strawberries and set them aside.
- Place the strawberries, vanilla, and sugar into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir everything together until well combined.
- As the mixture heats, the strawberries will begin to release their juices. Stir occasionally, about every minute or two, as they soften.
- After about 7–10 minutes, the strawberries should be very soft with plenty of liquid in the pan.
- Use a potato masher to break down the fruit. If you prefer a smoother consistency, transfer the hot mixture to a blender and pulse it 2–3 times.
- The sauce will still have some texture, which is ideal.
- Chop the reserved strawberries and stir them into the hot sauce.
- Transfer the sauce to a bowl and place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until cooled.
- Once chilled, serve it however you like.