Fresh Homemade Strawberry Sauce
Recipe type: Dessert
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Ingredients
  • 1 pint or about 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup evaporated cane sugar (or granulated white sugar)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan over medium high heat, place the clean strawberries (with stems removed) and mash half of them.
  2. Add sugar and lemon juice, mix well, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk water and cornstarch and add it in to the strawberry mixture to thicken.
  5. Stir until mixture thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool.
Recipe by Smashed Peas & Carrots at https://smashedpeasandcarrots.com/recipe-fresh-homemade-strawberry-sauce/