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Close up of strawberry sauce on a spoon. You can see the blurred strawberry sauce bowl in the back.
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Easy Homemade Strawberry Sauce

A tasty sauce using fresh berries that's not too sweet.  Perfect for a cheesecake or ice cream topping!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit, fruit topping, sauce, strawberry
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 1 pound strawberries
  • ⅓ Cup sugar granulated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Chop strawberries (slice in half and then quarter each half).
  • Place all but about ¼ C of chopped strawberries in a saucepan with the sugar and vanilla. Place pan over medium heat.
  • Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until starting to thicken, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Stir in reserved berries.
  • Refrigerate until use.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg