This easy strawberry sauce is naturally sweet with no sugar added and comes together quickly with simple ingredients. It’s perfect for everyday meals and works well on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or peanut butter toast.
Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 5-6 cups strawberries, sliced, halved, or whole (fresh or frozen)
- 1 (12-ounce) can apple juice concentrate
- 1½ cups water, divided
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, combine the strawberries, apple juice concentrate, and 1 cup of the water. Stir to mix.
2. Place the pan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. While the mixture is simmering, mix the cornstarch with the remaining ½ cup of water in a small bowl or cup until dissolved.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
6. Stir the cornstarch mixture again to make sure it is smooth, then slowly pour it into the strawberry mixture, stirring constantly.
7. Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat and continue stirring for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
9. Serve the strawberry sauce warm or chilled.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, mash some of the strawberries or blend part of the mixture using an immersion blender.
- Try this Strawberry Sauce over toast with peanut butter for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or snack.
- It’s also great on pancakes, French toast, waffles, and more.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.