Fresh Strawberry Sauce
Transform fresh or frozen berries into the yummiest Strawberry Sauce to top yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, and yogurt. It's ready in under 15 minutes and can even be frozen for easy meal prep!
Servings: 4
Calories: 46kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced strawberries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- ¼ cup apple juice (or orange juice)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup, optional)
Instructions
- If using fresh, wash and dry the berries. Remove the stems and slice to measure about 2 cups.
- Add to small pot placed over low heat with the juice. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and pressing on the berries with the back of a silicone or wood spoon to release their juices, for about 12-15 minutes. The mixture will start to thicken.
- Taste and add honey or maple syrup to sweeten if desired. Let cool at least slightly and serve.
- (Optionally, you can blend smooth in the blender.)
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Store it in the fridge in small airtight containers for up to 5 days.
- This is extra delicious during the spring when fresh local berries are in season, but you can make it any time of the year.
- Freeze small portions in an ice cube tray, then transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw one or two cubes at a time in a small airtight container in the fridge overnight before you plan to serve.
- Serve over Greek Yogurt Pancakes or Ricotta Pancakes. Stir into plain yogurt to make Strawberry Yogurt. Drizzle over Mango Sorbet or Banana Ice Cream. Add to a bowl of oatmeal.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg