Strawberry Sauce for Cheesecake, Ice Cream, and Pancakes

40 min

Strawberry Sauce for Cheesecake, Ice Cream, and Pancakes

This strawberry sauce can be made with fresh or frozen berries and is the perfect pair for topping cheesecake, ice cream, angel food cake, or used a syrup for pancakes!

40 min1 serving

Ingredients

  • 450 grams (1 pound) strawberries, fresh or frozen
  • 66 grams (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
  • 15 grams (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
  • pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    If using fresh strawberries (450 grams, 1 pound),...: If using fresh strawberries (450 grams, 1 pound), wash and cut off the tops. Roughly chop the berries.

  2. 2

    Place the berries, sugar (66 grams, ? cup),...: Place the berries, sugar (66 grams, ? cup), lemon juice (15 grams, 1 tablespoon), and salt (pinch) in a medium sauce pot over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring periodically. The...: Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring periodically. The berries will release their juices and it will thicken up as they cook. You want the mixture to be simmering while it cooks but not rapidly boiling.

  4. 4

    Pour the sauce into a container and allow...: Pour the sauce into a container and allow to cool before cover and storing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

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