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Strawberry Sauce

jar of strawberry sauce
This homemade strawberry sauce is packed with fresh strawberry flavor. It's a tasty topping for cheesecake, ice cream, and pancakes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 71kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries 6, cups, rinsed and quartered
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons warm water

Optional

  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the warm water and cornstarch until the cornstarch is disolved.
  • Add the quartered fresh strawberries to your saucepan, and sugar, cornstarch, and water to your saucepan. If using the juice and zest, add them.
  • Bring the strawberries to a slow boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Keep the strawberries as is, or remove 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the strawberries and puree, then add the strawberries that you removed back in.
  • Let the sauce sit at room temperature until cooled. Pour into a jar and store in the fridge until ready to eat.

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Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg