Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries cleaned and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup water
- Red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Mash 1 cup of chopped strawberries in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch, then add water and the mashed strawberries.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. If a darker color is desired, add red food coloring at this stage.
- Continue cooking and stirring the mixture for about 3 minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the reserved chopped strawberries. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
The sauce can be served warm or chilled over desserts like ice cream or pancakes.
Adjust the sugar based on your sweetness preference.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.