Strawberry Sauce

By Rachel Cooks

Ingredients

16 oz. strawberries, fresh or frozen ((see note))
¼ cup water
¼ cup granulated sugar, more or less as preferred ((see note))
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Prep Time5mins
Cook Time8mins
Servings8

Instructions

If using fresh strawberries, rinse well and remove the hulls. If the strawberries are large, halve or quarter them. They can be chopped if you prefer a more jam-like consistency. If using frozen strawberries, there's no need to thaw them first. (It will take longer to bring them to a boil.)

Add prepped strawberries, water, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice to a medium saucepan. Stir to distribute the sugar and cornstarch. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and continue to boil for 3 to 4 minutes or until berries have broken down and sauce has thickened.

Cool slightly before serving, about 10 minutes. The sauce can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Serve the sauce as a topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast, etc. It can be served as a dessert topping for ice cream, cake, or pudding. Stir it into plain yogurt or oatmeal, if you like. There are many ways to enjoy this delicious strawberry sauce!