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Strawberry Sauce

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Homemade Strawberry Sauce is the perfect berry topping for everything from cheesecake to ice cream. The natural sweetness of strawberries gets a zesty boost from the citrus in this sauce. With a hint of maple flavor, this strawberry sauce is a perfect match for pancakes as well!

spoonful of strawberry sauce

A swirl of strawberry sauce instantly makes any dessert fancier! Add it to angel food cake or dollop it onto a simple bowl of vanilla ice cream. 

strawberry sauce on ice cream with strawberries

Fresh Strawberry Sauce

I’ve been making my own homemade strawberry sauce for years. There are plenty of variations on strawberry sauce toppings. Some with just sugar and berries; others with a mile long list of ingredients. 

This Strawberry Sauce recipe is the best of both worlds. A handful of ingredients but with an exciting dimension of flavor. I love the zing this sweet sauce gets from the addition of lime and orange juice!

bowl of strawberry sauce

Strawberry Sauce for Cheesecake

I drizzled some of this sauce over a slice of cheesecake for a dessert that looked as good as it tastes. The sour lime balances out the sweetness of the maple syrup and cheesecake perfectly.

The next morning, we used strawberry sauce for pancakes! It was a huge hit. You could also use this sauce for waffles, angel food cake or as a plating garnish for any dessert. 

Did I mention this makes an incredible Strawberry Shortcake Sauce, too? Learn how to make strawberry sauce to instantly enhance any dessert! 

glass bowl of strawberry sauce

Tips For Making Strawberry Sauce

The consistency of the sauce should be like thin jam. if the sauce doesn’t thicken, add a teaspoon of cornstarch and whisk it in.

Another way to thicken your jam is to boil it for a longer period of time. The jam will thicken slightly once cooled, but not by much because we are not boiling it for a long period of time.

The size of the strawberries is entirely up to you. I have found that by roughly chopping the strawberries, you still get a great bite of chunky strawberries. The strawberries will break down during the cooking process, so if you like a very chunky strawberry sauce, you may only need to cut your strawberries in half.

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Questions & Answers 

What will I need to complete this recipe? You will need the following ingredients (at a glance, printable recipe at bottom of page):

  • Strawberries: You could also use another type of fruit with this recipe instead. Or even add another fruit and make it a blend. Raspberries are always a good choice.
  • Granulated sugar: Feel free to use brown sugar instead.
  • Maple syrup: Swap out with honey if needed.
  • Orange juice: If you use lemon juice instead, you will get a sauce that is more tart as opposed to sweet, but could be what you prefer. This can be fresh or from concentrate.
  • Lime juice: You can use lemon juice as well. The lime juice can be fresh or from concentrate.
  • Water

You will need the following supplies: 

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing tools
  • Measuring tools

step by step photos of how to make strawberry sauce

How do I store this?

Store this strawberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This will also freeze quite well. To freeze, place strawberry sauce in a ziploc baggie and leave for a nice cool topping whenever you want.

What can I eat this strawberry sauce with?

This strawberry sauce is similar to a jam, but without all of the preservatives. Try including it with a shortcake as a strawberry shortcake tart. Add it to the top of a cream cheese fruit dip, made for crackers or chocolate.

Put it in the middle of your favorite cake as the filling. Spread it on toast for a delicious breakfast meal. Or pour it on the top of some cheesecake or ice cream as the best topping. Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy it! 

Bowl of ice cream with strawberries and sauce

What if I need to serve a bigger crowd?

This recipe doesn’t yield too much strawberry sauce, so if you want to create more for more occasions, it would be prudent to double or triple the recipe. You can always put any leftovers in the freezer for longer storage. 

More Recipes You’ll Love

Looking for more delicious strawberry recipes? Here are some of my favorites!

  • Frozen Fruit Strawberry Smoothie
  • Strawberry Cupcakes
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
  • Chantilly Cake 
  • Berry Crumble Bars

If you can’t get enough sweet sauce recipes, you’ll love my Homemade Caramel Sauce for topping ice cream too!

I can’t wait for you to try this deliciously easy sauce. What will you add it to? 
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spoonful of strawberry sauce

Strawberry Sauce

Juicy strawberries cooked into a sweet sauce with a hint of citrus! The perfect topping for vanilla ice cream or as a lovely garnish to any dessert.
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Course: Dessert, Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6 1/2 cup servings
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Christi Johnstone

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped about 1 pint
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbs lime juice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, heat all the ingredients (strawberries, sugar, water, orange juice, and maple syrup)  together over medium-high heat.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to make sure nothing burns.
  • Once boiling, turn down heat to medium-low and cook for 10-15 minutes or until your mixture thickens up and strawberries break down. If you dip a spoon in your mixture and run your finger along the back of the spoon, there should be a defined line through the jam.
  • When the sauce is finished cooking, let it cool on the counter before storing in the refrigerator to chill.
    Plate and serve with your favorite dessert!

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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About author Christi Johnstone of Love From The Oven

Christi is the baker, cook, blogger, food photographer, recipe developer and sprinkle lover behind Love From The Oven. As a busy mom, it's important to Christi that her recipes are family-friendly and picky eater approved. In addition to running Love From The Oven, Christi is the author of The My Little Pony Baking Book and Smart Cookie, and the co-author of Peeps-A-Licious.
Interested in working with Christi? please contact her by email.
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