Strawberry Sauce

By Kay Rentschler

Updated June 18, 2017

  • A side image of two scoops of vanilla ice cream covered with a strawberry syrup.
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10 minutes
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Ice cream sundaes, of course, find expression in their sauces, which provide layers of flavor and seismic contrasts in temperature and tone. To the category of vivid and bright belong fruit sauces, particularly those with a touch of acidity and a shake of vibrant color. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sour cherries or pineapples — sweet, just-ripe fruits cooked briefly with sugar — will brighten vanilla's pallor (high-pectin fruits can often go it alone without cornstarch for body).

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Ingredients

Yield:3 cups

  • 2 pounds ripe strawberries, hulled

  • ½ to ⅔ cup granulated sugar (depending on berries' sweetness)

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • Pinch salt

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Nutritional analysis per serving

33 grams carbs; 129 calories; 3 grams fiber; 27 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein; 27 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine ingredients in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir gently until sugar dissolves and berries are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool.

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Heidi

excellent recipe...I always go lower on the sugar...for some fun you can add a pinch of ground ginger

Clare

Did this with a twist: used lime instead of lemon juice and added a twist of finely ground fresh black pepper.

William Wroblicka

If you substitute an equal amount of arrowroot or tapioca starch for the corn starch you should be able to freeze the sauce with no untoward effects.

Mary Ann

This was a great chunky sauce to put over my mascarpone crepes. I warmed it in the microwave. Winter strawberries do very well here and is a welcome addition to pretty much anything, ice cream, French toast or straight out of the bowl. I added just a bit of vanilla. Yum!

ni

Easy peasy I skipped the cornstarch as I had none at home. Will try again with starch in future and perhaps different fruits too I used this sauce on French toast.

PV

I made this as posted, with the exception of adding 1/2 tsp of ground ginger. I spooned it over the Fresh Ginger Cake, also published here. With ice cream. It was a marvelous ending to a great dinner party.

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