Best 6 Strawberry Sauce For Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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Strawberry shortcake, a quintessential summer dessert dish, is not complete without a lip-smacking homemade strawberry sauce drizzled over it. A good strawberry sauce can elevate the taste of your shortcake to the next level, and luckily, making it from scratch is a surprisingly easy task. With just a few fresh, ripe strawberries, some sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of cornstarch, you can create a luscious strawberry sauce that will perfectly complement your shortcake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STRAWBERRY SAUCE



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Don't let summer go by without making this strawberry sauce. It's a key component in our Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Fruit     Strawberry Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound strawberries, quartered
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Stir together berries, sugar, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, mashing with a potato masher and stirring frequently. Cook at a low boil, stirring more frequently as mixture thickens, until sauce clings to a spoon, about 10 minutes. Skim foam from top. Let cool completely.

SIMPLE STRAWBERRY SAUCE



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This simple tasty strawberry sauce requires no cooking and is great for summer!

Provided by bluegirl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 quarts fresh strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Place the strawberries in a large bowl. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the berries, and stir to evenly coat all of the fruit. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

SHORTCAKES WITH WARM STRAWBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/3 cups All-Purpose Baking Mix, recipe follows
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup cranberry juice
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen strawberries (you can use fresh if in season)
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup shortening

Steps:

  • For Biscuits:
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Stir together baking mix, melted butter and cranberry juice in a large bowl, until a soft dough forms. Drop in 4 even mounds onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with sugar and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and cool completely.
  • For Strawberry Sauce:
  • In a medium bowl whisk together sugar, cornstarch and cranberry juice. In a large skillet combine strawberries with cornstarch mixture. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium heat making sure to stir often. Turn down heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • For Serving:
  • In a large mixing bowl that has been chilled, combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar and beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
  • To serve, cut each cooled shortcake in half horizontally and place bottoms on serving plates. Spoon a few tablespoons of the warm strawberry sauce over each of the shortcake bottoms. Place shortcake tops on fruit. Spoon on a little more strawberry sauce and top with whipped topping.
  • In the bowl of a food processor combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse for 15 seconds. Add shortening and pulse until mixture is similar in texture to cornmeal. If you do not have a food processor shift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in the shortening with a fork or pastry blender until mixture is similar in texture to cornmeal.
  • Use in recipes that call for Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix.

STRAWBERRY SAUCE FOR STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup strawberry preserves
Juice of 1 lemon
1 quart strawberries, hulled and halved (or quartered if they are large)

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, combine the strawberry preserves and lemon juice and mix gently. Place over medium-low heat, add half of the strawberries and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool until warm.
  • Add the remaining strawberries to the mixture and fold gently until completely coated.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE FILLING



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Strawberry shortcake filling. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by JonSnyde

Categories     Desserts     Fillings     Fruit Fillings

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pint strawberries, cleaned and stemmed
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cut 1/3 of the strawberries in half. Combine halved and whole strawberries, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Puree 1/3 of the sauce mixture carefully in an electric blender. Mix into the remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

STRAWBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Strawberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs ripe strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup granulated sugar (depending on sweetness of berries)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir gently until sugar dissolves and berries are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 13.8, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12.1, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Prep your strawberries: Hull and slice the strawberries before making the sauce to save time.
  • Choose the right sweetness: Adjust the amount of sugar in the sauce depending on the sweetness of your strawberries and your personal preference.
  • Customize the flavor: Add a squeeze of lemon juice, a dash of vanilla extract, or a pinch of cinnamon to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
  • Make it ahead: Strawberry sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Chill before serving: For a refreshing strawberry sauce, chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant red color, sweet and tangy flavor, and versatile uses, homemade strawberry sauce is a delicious addition to various desserts and dishes. Whether you're topping off a classic strawberry shortcake, drizzling it over ice cream or pancakes, or using it as a filling for pies and tarts, this simple yet delightful sauce is sure to impress. So next time you have a craving for something sweet and fruity, give this easy strawberry sauce a try - you won't be disappointed!

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