This Fresh Strawberry Sauce is light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Made with just four ingredients and ready in 30 minutes, this easy sauce is perfect for topping ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, and more!

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jar of strawberry topping with a small wooden spoon

The hubster and I are pretty predictable when it comes to food. He’s a cereal-or-waffles-for-breakfast kind of guy, while I usually go for yogurt, granola, or oatmeal. We prep our work lunches the night before he sticks to sandwiches or leftovers, and I like a bit more variety.

One thing we always agree on? Strawberries. You’ll pretty much always find a carton in our fridge. They’re perfect for lunches, snacks, or topping my yogurt. I even like to dip them in chocolate or brown sugar when I’m craving something sweet.

But instead of just eating them the usual way, I decided to get more creative—with this simple, delicious Strawberry Sauce recipe!

Why I Love This Recipe

  • It’s bursting with juicy strawberries and brimming with flavor!
  • The lemon juice gives it a nice perk to the sweetness.
  • Did I mention how easy this Fresh Strawberry Sauce is to make? So easy, guys!

Once you try this stuff, I guarantee that you’ll be making it all the time. So let’s get down to business!

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Fresh Strawberry Sauce Ingredients 

This strawberry sauce recipe is made with just four simple ingredients: 

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Granulated sugar
  • Water
  • Lemon juice

How to Make Strawberry Sauce

Making your own strawberry sauce is simple, delicious, and only takes a few basic ingredients. In just a few easy steps, you’ll have a sweet, fruity topping perfect for pancakes, yogurt, or desserts!

  1. Gather the strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice and combine then into a medium pot.
  2. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and let cook. Serve immediately or keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Strawberry Sauce Variations to Try

  • Add a little lemon zest into the strawberry sauce to really pack in the lemon flavor
  • If you’re out of white sugar, try using honey or maple syrup instead (use 4 tablespoons of either).
  • Add in a different type of berry if you’re running low on strawberries. Raspberries would be a great choice!
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How Long Does Strawberry Sauce Last? 

This fresh strawberry sauce will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge. 

Ways to Use Strawberry Sauce

Perfectly sweet and oh-so delicious, this Fresh Strawberry Sauce will wow your tastebuds! It’s so versatile, so you can enjoy it as a strawberry topping for pancakes or waffles, drizzle it over ice cream or yogurt, or just eat with your trusty ‘ole spoon. It’s also delicious as a topping for cheesecake!

This sauce is simply amazing and I know you’ll think the same!

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Tips for Making Fresh Strawberry Sauce

  • If you like a smoother sauce, cook the topping for a couple minutes longer than the recipe calls for.
  • If you like more strawberry pieces in your sauce, check it at 15 minutes as that may be enough for you.
  • Bottled lemon juice works great, but fresh lemon juice really makes the strawberry topping sing.
  • Don’t forget to stir the sauce! If you don’t stir it, the sugars will burn.

 Looking for more strawberry recipes? Then I’ve got you covered!

top down view of a jar of fresh strawberry sauce
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Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Fresh Strawberry Sauce is light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Made with just four ingredients and ready in 30 minutes, this easy sauce is perfect for topping ice cream, oatmeal, pancakes, and more!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, , hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to simmer and let cook 20-25 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Serve immediately or keep in an airtight container or glass jar in refrigerator.

Notes

Strawberry sauce will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 58kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 116mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 9IU, Vitamin C: 46mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Gayle
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