Description
This **No-Cook Strawberry Sauce** is fresh, sweet, and easy to make in just 15 minutes. Perfect for pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, or cakes, it’s a simple recipe that bursts with summer flavor and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and quarter the strawberries.
- Place strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, then gently mash with a fork.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
- Taste and adjust sugar or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight jar.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Mash lightly for a chunky texture or blend for smoothness.
- Stores up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Add water if too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg