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Homemade Strawberry Topping

This homemade strawberry topping is the perfect sauce for summer desserts and breakfasts. All you need is 5 ingredients and 15 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, sauce, strawberries, summer
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 81kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped (390 gram yield)
  • 5 tbsp granulated sugar (63 grams)
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 2 1/2 tsp cornstarch (7 grams)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  • Add strawberries and sugar to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk cornstarch into warm water until no lumps remain, then stir into saucepan with strawberries and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest. Set aside to cool.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Recipe yield: 1 3/4 cups, ~1/3 cup per serving
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g