Description
This homemade Strawberry Sauce with Cornstarch is sweet, glossy, and ready in just 15 minutes. Made with fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a smooth cornstarch slurry, this easy dessert topping is perfect for cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, and ice cream. It delivers bright strawberry flavor with a luscious texture that thickens beautifully every single time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chopped strawberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice, then stir gently to combine.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their natural juices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while stirring continuously.
- Cook for 2–3 more minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
Taste your strawberries before adding all the sugar and adjust sweetness if needed. For a smoother sauce, blend briefly with an immersion blender after cooking. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop and add a splash of water if needed to loosen. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg