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Recipe Index » Course » Breakfast » Quick & Easy Strawberry Sauce

Quick & Easy Strawberry Sauce

Published by Meaghan on May 20, 2022 | last updated on May 20, 2022.

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Quick and easy strawberry sauce is a yummy topping for ice cream, pancakes, bagels, waffles and more! You’ll love spooning this sweet topping on absolutely everything!

fresh strawberry sauce spread over cream cheese covered bagels on a gray plate

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We always pick strawberries in the summer.

Some of them we grown in our own garden, but we also head to our local pick your own.

And boy do we end up being up to our ears in the sun ripened berries.

Sure, we eat them fresh by the handfuls, but we just can’t eat em fast enough.

This easy strawberry sauce makes great use of all those fresh berries so we can enjoy that summer sweetness for months to come.

fresh strawberry sauce spread over cream cheese covered bagels on a gray plate

Ingredients

To make this yummy strawberry topping, you need:

  • Strawberries– Washed, hulled, and diced.
  • Sugar– Granulated
  • Lemon juice- Preferably fresh.
  • Vanilla extract– This is optional.

quick and easy homemade strawberry sauce in a glass mason jar with fresh berries on the side

How to Make

To make this, just add all of the ingredients to a large, flat skillet.

Stir them together to evenly combine and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

As soon as it boils, reduce the heat to low- and whisk the mixture well to prevent burning.

Let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the volume is reduced by half.

Remove the skillet from heat, and allow the sauce to rest.

It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Serve or store, and enjoy!

a wooden spoon scooping homemade strawberry sauce out of a glass jar

What to Serve Strawberry Sauce On

The options for this sauce are endless!

We love spooning it onto:

  • ice cream
  • waffles
  • pancakes
  • french toast
  • bagels & english muffins
  • oatmeal
  • vanilla wafers & graham crackers
  • cheesecake
  • any cake really!

fresh strawberry sauce spread over cream cheese covered bagels on a gray plate

Storing

To store, let it cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container.

Refrigerate and use within 4 days.

Can I can strawberry sauce?

Yes!

For longer storage, pour the still piping hot strawberry sauce into canning jars, add a seal, and then a lid tightening to close.

Let the jars sit until completely cool.

They can then safely be refrigerated for up to 3 months.

Once opened, use within 3 days.

Can I freeze this?

Yes!

To freeze, cool it and store it in a freezer bag for 3 to 6 months. 

Just thaw it in the fridge prior to use.

fresh strawberry sauce spread over cream cheese covered bagels on a gray plate

Tips and Tricks

  • To make hulling the strawberries easier, or a kid friendly task, use this easy strawberry huller tool.
  • Prefer a thicker or thinner sauce? Cut the berries larger or smaller depending on your preference.
  • This recipe makes roughly 1 pint (2 cups) of sauce, but can easily be doubled or tripled.
  • Don’t have enough strawberries or they’re out of season? You can sub raspberries or blackberries, or add in a combination.

Other Fruit Sauce Recipes You’ll Love

Easy strawberry sauce is one of our favorite ways to enjoy the taste of fresh berries long past summer. Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other fruit sauce? Try these:

  • Fresh Cherry Almond Sauce
  • Instant Pot Pear Sauce
  • Simple Peach Syrup
  • Cabernet Cranberry & Blueberry Sauce
  • Crockpot Apple Pie Filling
  • Instant Pot Peach Jam
  • Drunken Monkey Banana Rum Jam

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fresh strawberry sauce spread over cream cheese covered bagels on a gray plate

Easy Strawberry Sauce

Quick and easy strawberry sauce is a yummy topping for ice cream, pancakes, bagels, waffles and more! You'll love spooning this sweet topping on absolutely everything!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 94kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups washed, hulled, & diced strawberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh preferred, but not required
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract optional
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Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large, flat skillet. Stir them together to evenly combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low- whisking the mixture well- this will prevent burning.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes, or until the volume is reduced by half.
  • Remove the skillet from heat, and allow the sauce to rest. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Serve or store, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Prefer a thicker or thinner sauce? Cut the berries larger or smaller depending on your preference.
  • This recipe makes roughly 1 pint (2 cups) of sauce, but can easily be doubled or tripled.
  • Don't have enough strawberries or they're out of season? You can sub raspberries or blackberries, or add in a combination.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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