This homemade strawberry sauce is the perfect way to use up extra summer strawberries and comes together in only 15 minutes with 3 ingredients! Try this sauce over pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, ice cream, and so much more.
There’s truly nothing better than homemade strawberry sauce once summer rolls around and we’ve got the only recipe you’ll ever need!
This is one of those recipes that’s almost not even a recipe because it’s really just that easy. We’re talking 3 basic ingredients, 15 minutes to make, AND it easily doubles or triples so you can have as much strawberry sauce as your heart desires.
When in doubt, just always choose a lot.
We love this sauce because it’s incredibly versatile and can be used in so many different summer dishes, desserts, and breakfasts.
If you’re heading to the farmer’s market at all this summer, I HIGHLY recommend grabbing a few extra quarts of strawberries so you can have this sauce in your life!
This Strawberry Sauce features…
- Juicy, sweet fresh strawberries
- The perfect thick and syrupy texture
- Comes together in one pot in only 15 minutes
Making The Strawberry Sauce
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Strawberries
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- (no really, that’s it!)
Strawberry Sauce FAQ:
Can I Use Frozen Strawberries?
Yes, you can! Be aware, you may need to simmer the sauce a little longer to evaporate the extra water out of the frozen strawberries.
Can Sauce Be Frozen?
This strawberry sauce freezes well up to 2 months. Allow to thaw in refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop for serving.
Can Sauce Be Canned?
I have not tested this recipe for canning myself. If you would like to try canning this recipe, I would strongly recommend reading this canning guide first and learn how to can safely.
Tips for Perfect Strawberry Sauce
- Cut strawberries into quarters – we found that quartering the strawberries was perfect for getting those big juicy strawberry chunks you love in a sauce.
- Use lemon juice – this adds just a bit of acidity to the strawberries that brightens all the flavors.
- Simmer sauce – allowing the sauce to simmer over medium-low builds flavor and helps reduce the strawberries into a thick, syrupy sauce.
Recipe Variations
Try these suggestions for a different twist on this strawberry sauce.
- Try a different fruit – blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, raspberries, or blackberries will all work great in place of the strawberries. Be aware, you may need to adjust the cook time slightly depending on the fruit you use.
- Use a combination of fruits – try blueberry-strawberry, peach-strawberry, raspberry-strawberry, or blackberry-strawberry.
- Swap out sweeteners – maple syrup, honey, or agave may be used in place of the granulated sugar. Use 1/4 cup of these liquid sweeteners in place of the 1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
Ways To Use Strawberry Sauce
The sky’s the limit for what you can use this strawberry sauce in! Check out some of our favorite ways below.
- Waffle, pancake, or crepe topping
- Ice cream, angel food cake, or cheesecake topping
- Strawberry shortcake
- Yogurt parfaits
- Cocktails
This sauce just couldn’t be more perfect if it tried, y’all. It’s sweet, tangy, and just bursting with all the best strawberry season has to offer.
Meet your new strawberry addiction!
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Homemade Strawberry Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1 quart fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 4 cups)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring strawberry sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a jar and storing in refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe tips and photos on 6/8/23.
Mary B says
do you think I could can this once made? That way it has some shelf life? I love love love strawberries and can’t get them year round in MN unless I pay an arm and a leg 🙁
Mary B says
Does this recipe also work with sliced and frozen strawberries?
Sarah says
I think you could definitely can this strawberry sauce, however I’ve never tried it myself so I’m unsure of exactly how you would. And yes, this recipe could also work with frozen strawberries as long as they’re thawed.
Tatiana says
It looks amazing, I wonder if it can be dne with icing sugar.
Have you tried it on top of a warm brie with some nuts and basil leaves?
Sarah says
I’ve never tried this recipe with icing sugar before. I would recommend using regular sugar if that’s possible! And oh my gosh, that sounds like an AMAZING brie combo! I must try that next time!
Diana Reneau says
Could you can these in water bath to preserve longer than 5 days?
Sarah says
I’ve never canned these strawberries myself, but I would imagine you could! 🙂
Cathy says
This looks so yummy
Salwa says
At the end you say pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days….does that mean it’s only good for 5 days for that I have to wait 5 days to use it?? Thank you.
Sarah says
It’s only good for 5 days! 🙂
Suzette says
Can this sauce be frozen?
Sarah says
Yes, this sauce can be frozen up to 2 months.