Homemade Strawberry Topping with Secret Ingredient Recipe
Elevate your desserts with this Homemade Strawberry Topping recipe that includes a secret ingredient for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups quartered strawberries
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 additional cup of quartered strawberries
- red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and water until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add vanilla and lemon juice.
- Create Cornstarch Mixture: Mix cornstarch with water in a small cup until well combined.
- Thicken the Mixture: Pour cornstarch mixture into boiling strawberries, stir, and simmer for 4 minutes until thickened.
- Finish the Topping: Remove from heat, add butter, and stir until melted. Optionally, add red food coloring for a vibrant hue.
- Final Touch: Cool the mixture for 15 minutes, then fold in the additional cup of fresh strawberries.
- Serve: Drizzle over your favorite dessert and refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar quantity based on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations for unique flavors.
- Store the topping in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: Strawberry Topping, Dessert Sauce, Fruit Topping, Homemade Topping, Strawberry Recipe
