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Easy Homemade Strawberry Sauce in a clear glass jar.

Easy Homemade Strawberry Sauce Recipe

Introducing our Easy Homemade Strawberry Sauce, a delightful topping that will elevate your favorite dishes to new heights.

To make this recipe, you will need fresh strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and cornstarch.

This sauce is a versatile addition to your favorite dessert or breakfast treat.

When you experience the rich, fruity flavor of this strawberry sauce, you’ll understand why it’s a must-try recipe.

Selecting ripe, juicy strawberries is key to achieving the perfect taste and texture. Wash the strawberries thoroughly and pat them dry before starting the recipe.

Remember, balsamic vinegar adds a touch of tanginess, enhancing the strawberries’ natural sweetness. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can always substitute the balsamic vinegar with an equal amount of lemon juice.

We’ve crafted this recipe to be simple and efficient, ensuring that even novice cooks can successfully make this delightful sauce. To make the process even easier, you can use a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds from the sauce after blending, ensuring a silky-smooth texture.

This sauce is a versatile, scrumptious topping that you’ll love drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or cheesecake. Try it today and see how it adds a burst of fruity flavor to your favorite dishes.

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Easy Homemade Strawberry Sauce in a clear glass jar with strawberries in the background.

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Easy Homemade Strawberry Sauce

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Savor this simple, delectable homemade strawberry sauce, perfect for enhancing desserts, pancakes, or waffles with its rich, fruity flavor.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pint fresh strawberries hulled
¼ cup sugar divided
4 tablespoon water
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

In a saucepan, place the strawberries, sugar, 2 tablespoons of water, and balsamic vinegar.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
In a separate small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of water with the cornstarch using a whisk.
Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering strawberry mixture.
Continue to cook the combined mixture, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, until it thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Carefully pour the mixture into a blender.
Blend the mixture until a smooth puree is achieved.