Strawberry Sauce is one of my favorite sauces to have on hand. It’s incredibly simple, fast and only has 4 ingredients. Perfect on desserts, pancakes, ice cream and more!
Strawberry Sauce
I was walking through the produce section the other day and an amazing scent caught my attention. I didn’t know what it was at first but I knew that is smelled heavenly and I had to have some. It was the display of fresh strawberries and the closer I got to it, the better is smelled.
Strawberries don’t really last long in my fridge so if I don’t use them or eat them right away, I turn them into strawberry sauce. Wilting strawberries are also the perfect candidates for the sauce. You know, the ones that are starting to get some wrinkles and are not pretty and plump anymore. They are still tasty so I quickly cook them and pour the sauce over the pancakes for my little man.
This strawberry sauce will easily become one of your favorites just like it is for my family. It is so simple to make, you can make it in just a few minutes at the same time you are preparing breakfast. The best part is this sauce goes great with so many dishes.
I’ve used it on pancakes, French Toast and waffles. It’s also great on cupcakes, ice cream, milkshakes and so many other baked goods you can imagine. Plus, who doesn’t love strawberries?!
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
This sauce is incredibly easy. It is my go-to sauce for so many dishes.
It has only four ingredients that are combined together in a sauce pan and cooked for about 15 minutes.
First, you would need to wash strawberries and cut off the leafy ends.
Then, just chop strawberries and add them to a sauce pot.
Add lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla. Stir everything together, cover with a lid and let it cook for 15 minutes. Remember to stir once in a while.
After the berries are cooked, just blend everything together until smooth and pour it over ice cream, pancakes, and desserts.
HOW TO USE STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
This sauce can be use is so many ways, I’m sure I won’t even be able to make them all.
Let’s think breakfast, strawberry sauce will be a beautiful compliment to pancakes, French Toast, crepes, and even spread a little on a bagel.
I often mix some strawberry sauce when baking cakes or cupcakes. When mixing frosting and glaze, I’ve also added strawberry sauce for additional flavor.
One of my favorite uses is my Homemade Strawberry Pudding. It’s so tasty!
Layer some sauce in trifles, pour some over cheesecakes, and spread it in between cake layers.
And of course, you can’t forget ice cream. Strawberry sauce over vanilla ice cream is a classic summer treat.
Some More Sauce Recipes
Raspberry Sauce from The Gunny Sack
Best Hot Fudge Sauce from The Cafe Sucre Farine
Vanilla Custard Sauce from A Family Feast
Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce from Table For Two
Some More Strawberry Recipes:
Skinny New York Style Cheesecake
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Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Chop strawberries and add them to a medium sauce pot, heating over medium heat.
- Add sugar, vanilla and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Use your immersion blender to puree strawberry mixture. (If you don't have an immersion blender, use a regular blender or a food processor.)
- **If you will be using sauce in frosting or some kind of cream filling, strain puree to get rid of leftover chunks.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Thank you for linking to our Vanilla Custard Sauce! I’m tempted to mix it with YOUR strawberry sauce…. 🙂
lyuba says
Of course! I think it would be awesome, Martha!
Thank you!
Esther Felix says
How long does the sauce keep in the fridge?
LyubaB says
Hi Esther,
It will last up to 10 days in the refrigerator in an air tight container.
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I’ve never had strawberry sauce, but would love to give it a try. What a brilliant color!
lyuba says
I hope you will try it soon, Megan! Thank you 🙂 🙂
Pamela says
Used your strawberry sauce on our pancakes this morning for my daughter’s special birthday breakfast. YUMMY!!!
lyuba says
OH, I”m so happy to hear that! Thank you, Pamela!!
Melissa says
I like how simple this recipe is. I was wondering how you can preserve this.
lyuba says
Thank you, Melissa!
Honestly, I don’t do canning so I’m not sure how to can this. But it will keep for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator, in an air-tight jar.
Angela Raum says
You can “Can” strawberry syrup. I’ve have another recipe but with a increase of ingredients in it. I believe the lemon juice is what preserves things. Id u want tje recipe let me know.
Michelle says
does it work with frozen strawberries?
lyuba says
Hi Muchelle!
Yeap, frozen will work. The only thing that comes to mind is extra liquid because frozen strawberries have a lot of juices once defrosted. You can always mix 1 tsp of cornstarch with a little bit of cold water and then stir it into the sauce to make it thicker.
I hope you enjoy it 🙂
lyuba says
Oops, sorry for misspelling your name, Michelle!
Debra says
The recipe is good, but I used more sugar and vanilla, also used cornstarch to thicken it up. Keep up the good work.
LyubaB says
Glad you liked it!
Greg says
Just read your recipe for the strawberry sauce and will cook up a pot or two this week .. I have a ice cream van and had added home made Mango Sauce for the Mango Sundaes and they have been selling extremely well out seeling choclate sundaes 4 to 1 so looking forward to added the strawberry this week
LyubaB says
Yum! That sounds amazing, Greg!
Sophie says
Can this sauce be frozen?
LyubaB says
Hi Sophie,
Yes, you can freeze this sauce by putting it in an airtight freezer-safe container or in a freezer bag but only fill it 3/4 full because it will expand.