Easy Strawberry Sauce Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Topping for Desserts

Mealoras

Quick and easy 3-ingredient strawberry sauce for desserts and breakfasts.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Total Time 33

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Classic Breakfast

Servings 5 Servings

Strawberries 1 lb Rinsed hulled, and thickly sliced
Granulated sugar 1/3 cup Adjust sweetness to taste
Lemon juice 1 Tbsp Freshly squeezed from ½ lemon
Pro Tip: Using ripe fresh strawberries gives the best flavor and color. Frozen strawberries can be used too, but the sauce may need slightly longer cooking to reach the right consistency

Combine Ingredients in a Saucepan
Place the sliced strawberries, sugar, and freshlemon juice in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook,stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Thestrawberries will naturally release their juices—no mashing needed
Simmer Until Thickened
Lower the heat and simmer for 20–23 minutes,stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches a slightly thickenedconsistency. Remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Thesauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools and even more afterrefrigeration
ProTip: Don’t blend strawberries before cooking.Blended berries can make the sauce look cloudy. Hand-sliced berries create avibrant, glossy, and smooth sauce

Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor and color; frozen strawberries work but may need slightly longer cooking.
Avoid blending strawberries before cooking to keep the sauce glossy and vibrant.
Adjust sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of your berries.
The sauce thickens as it cools and even more after refrigeration.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for several months.
Perfect for desserts, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, and more