Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Create a delectable homemade fresh strawberry sauce by blending ripe strawberries with sugar and a touch of lemon juice.

Three Reasons We This Recipe

• Fresh Ingredients – Control the quality of your strawberry sauce by using fresh, wholesome ingredients without any preservatives or additives.
• Customized Flavors – Tailor the sweetness and tanginess to your liking, ensuring a personalized taste that enhances your dishes.
• Versatility – Elevate a variety of desserts, breakfast items, or even savory dishes with the vibrant and versatile flavor of your homemade fresh strawberry sauce.

Fresh Strawberry Sauce Ingredients

• 2 pints fresh strawberries
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1-2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

Let’s Make Fresh Strawberry Sauce

1. Clean and remove stems from strawberries.
2. Slice the berries.
3. Place the berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and stir to combine.
4. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. You will know when it’s ready when a slight foam forms on top.
5. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Use Ripe Strawberries – Opt for ripe, sweet strawberries to maximize flavor in your sauce. When slicing the berries, make sure the slices are a uniform size.
• Balanced Sweetness – Adjust the sugar level according to your taste preferences. If you’d like it sweeter, add a bit more sugar.
• Lemon Zest Enhancement – Add a hint of fresh lemon zest to enhance the brightness and depth of flavor in your homemade strawberry sauce.
• Storing – Store the strawberries in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 1 week.  

Laura Franco

Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Create a delectable homemade fresh strawberry sauce by blending ripe strawberries with sugar and a touch of lemon juice.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Sauces and Dressings

Cuisine: Amercian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 pints of fresh strawberries
• 1/2 granulated sugar
• juice of 1/2 lemon 2 TBS

Method

 

1. Clean and remove stems from strawberries.
2. Cut berries into small equal-sized pieces.
3. Place berries in a small stove-top pot.
4. Add sugar and lemon juice and stir.
5. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
6. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. You will know when it’s ready when a slight foam forms on top.
7. Remove from heat and let sit until room temperature.
8. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Use Ripe Strawberries – Opt for ripe, sweet strawberries to maximize flavor in your sauce. When slicing the berries, make sure the slices are a uniform size.
• Balanced Sweetness – Adjust the sugar level according to your taste preferences. If you’d like it sweeter, add a bit more sugar.
• Lemon Zest Enhancement – Add a hint of fresh lemon zest to enhance the brightness and depth of flavor in your homemade strawberry sauce.
• Storing – Store the strawberries in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 1 week.