Description
Indulge in the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries transformed into a luscious reduction sauce. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or cocktails. This simple sauce captures the essence of summer in every spoonful with a bright, tangy finish from lemon juice. Elevate your desserts and breakfast treats with this easy, restaurant-quality flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (280 grams) chopped strawberries
- 1/3 cup (72 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened and reduced by half.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freezes well for 3 months. Substitute with raspberries or blackberries for variation. Ideal for drizzling over desserts or cocktails.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry, sauce, dessert, reduction, sweet, fruity