Yup, it’s just 4 simple ingredients! And you can leave out the vanilla extract if you feel like it. You can also add other ingredients or fruit like blueberries, blackberries, etc. Actually, you can make any type of fruit sauce using this exact recipe and substituting for the fruit you want. I’ve made a cherry sauce with this recipe and it was incredible! You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.
Strawberries: You will need one pound of strawberries with the tops taken off. I like to hull out the inside too, but that’s up to you. You could use frozen strawberries, but they will let off a lot of liquid when they thaw out so you will likely need to drain that first.
Granulated Sugar: This helps to sweeten the sauce and helps it thicken up.
Lemon Juice: Helps to keep it fresh and brightens up the flavors.
Vanilla Extract: I just love it because I think it brings out all the yummy flavors in the sauce!
Strawberry Sauce Recipe
It doesn’t get easier than this strawberry sauce recipe! Seriously, you just put the ingredients in a pot and heat until it’s thick. Of course, you’ll want to follow each step so that it turns out perfectly. I also share my tips below on how to adjust the thickness, and how to thin it out if you accidentally make it too thick!
Add Ingredients: Combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Cook: Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture is liquidy (about 5 minutes or so).
Boil: Bring to a boil and then cook at a boil for one minute.
Thicken: Reduce heat and continue to cook until mixture is thickened, but keep in mind that your strawberry sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Enjoy: Then serve! Strawberry sauce is always best served warm (at least in my opinion!)
Tips for Making Strawberry Sauce
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