Fresh Strawberry Sauce is one of those delectable sauces every kitchen needs. Just imagine this sauce dripping over the sides of cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, crepes, ice cream, or other desserts. Makes my mouth water. Homemade Strawberry Sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate any dessert or breakfast items. Not to mention, anything topped with this sweet and tart sauce will remind you of Summertime. Believe it or not, my secret ingredient is fresh-squeezed orange juice which imparts a slight tart flavor.
Fresh Strawberry Sauce
Fresh Summer Strawberries always seem like an indulgence. Oftentimes, I purchase them as the strawberry perfume permeates the air. In fact, just smelling them in the air will make me want to purchase them. Of course, the deep red hues also make them desirable. Needless to say, just thinking of plump, sweet, juicy strawberries will make my mouth water. Believe it or not, Strawberries are one of my favorite berries. Nevertheless, they make the tastiest sauce to go with desserts, breakfast items, or ice creams.
Most importantly, ripe fresh strawberries will extract the most flavor. Indeed, it is one of the quickest and easiest sauces to make. Not to mention, this sauce is both sweet and tart. What causes the tartness in this sauce? Additionally, I add freshly squeezed orange juice to the strawberries. Moreover, this recipe also uses freshly chopped and smashed strawberries giving it a textural feel to the tongue. Last but not least, Triple Sec leads a deeper flavor to this sauce. Although the Triple Sec is not necessary but is optional.
Gluten-Free Information:
Furthermore, feel free to read my articles on Cassava Flour Information and Monk Fruit Sweetener Facts and Information for a deeper look into these ingredients. Nonetheless, both Cassava Flour and Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener can be found on Amazon.
A Special Thanks:
In conclusion, sending a shout-out to my friend who makes the most beautiful pottery. Thanks to my friend Kyndale who made the white bowl with purple dots pictured below. My friend is so talented. If you are interested in pottery I highly suggest you check her Etsy shop.
Fresh Strawberry Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 4 tbsp powdered vanilla monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tsp tapioca flour
- 1/8 cup maple sugar
- * 1 tbsp Triple Sec (optional)
Directions:
First, smash half the strawberries with a fork and break them up. 
Second, cut up the remaining strawberries into small pieces. Finally, place strawberries into a bowl and add monk fruit sweetener, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Next, combine the 1/4 cup of orange juice and the tapioca flour and stir it into the slurry. Heat up the remaining orange juice over medium heat for a minute or two. Once the juice is warm add in the slurry and maple sugar stir until thick remove from heat. Lastly, stir in the fresh strawberries. Optional: Add Triple Sec after removing from the heat. Pour into a serving dish and serve over the top of a slice of Gluten-Free Blintz Casserole. 
Fresh Strawberry Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- 4 tbsp powdered vanilla Monk Fruit Sweetener
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tsp tapioca flour
- 1/8 cup maple sugar
- *1 tbsp Triple Sec Optional: Stir into the sauce after removing from the heat if using.
Instructions
- First, smash half the strawberries with a fork and break them up.2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- Second, cut up the remaining strawberries into small pieces.
- Finally, place strawberries into a bowl and add monk fruit sweetener, lemon zest, and lemon juice.1 tsp fresh lemon zest, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/8 cup maple sugar, 4 tbsp powdered vanilla Monk Fruit Sweetener
- Next, combine the 1/4 cup of orange juice and the tapioca flour and stir it into the slurry.3/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tsp tapioca flour
- Heat up the remaining orange juice over medium heat.
- Once the juice is warm add in the slurry and maple sugar stir until thick remove from heat.
- Lastly, stir in the fresh strawberries.
- Optional: Add Triple Sec after removing from the heat.*1 tbsp Triple Sec
- Pour into a serving dish and serve over the top of a slice of Gluten-Free Blintz Casserole.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 22.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 13 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated Fat 0 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium 29 mg | 1 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 2 g | 1 % |
| Dietary Fiber 0 g | 2 % |
| Sugars 2 g | |
| Protein 0 g | 0 % |
| Vitamin A | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 23 % |
| Calcium | 0 % |
| Iron | 0 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
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