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Easy Strawberry Sauce for Pancakes

This easy recipe teaches you how to make strawberry sauce for pancakes with simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. It's the perfect topping for not only pancakes but also waffles, ice cream, and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 52
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb strawberries (rinsed, hulled, and chopped)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (whisked with 2 tablespoons of water)

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch slurry. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  2. Maintain the simmer, stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens. You may need to adjust the temperature to keep it simmering.
  3. Once thickened, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. The sauce will thicken further as it cools. Serve warm or chilled over pancakes or your favorite desserts!

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.