Easy Strawberry Sauce
This strawberry sauce is a versatile and easy topping that enhances everything from pancakes to ice cream. It’s made with fresh strawberries, a touch of vanilla, and a hint of ground ginger for extra warmth.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 Lb fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/3 C granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp salted butter
- 1 Tsp lemon juice
- 1 Tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 Tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
Place a small saucepan over medium heat and let it warm up for a few minutes. Once heated, add the butter. Let it melt and swirl it around to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
- 2
Add the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir everything together well until the sugar has dissolved, coating the berries evenly.
- 3
Stir in the vanilla extract and ground ginger, making sure it's mixed thoroughly. Cover the pan with a lid.
- 4
Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes. The strawberries will soften, and the sauce will become fragrant.
- 5
After simmering, turn off the heat and remove the lid. Use a spoon to skim off any foam that might have formed on the surface of the sauce.
- 6
Transfer the strawberry sauce into a container and let it cool completely. Once it’s cool, cover the container and refrigerate for up to 7 days. Serve it chilled or reheat it if you prefer it warm. Dassit!