An irresistible homemade strawberry sauce using fresh strawberries is the perfect way to add a sweet and tangy twist to your favorite dessert recipes and the best part is requires only 5 ingredients and a few minutes cooking time.
Heat the sliced berries, the sugar, the water and the lemon juice in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Stir constantly.
Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Use a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to smash the strawberries.
Mix the cornstarch and cold water together. Mix well and bring to a boil.
Boil for 5 minutes longer or until the strawberry sauce has thickened. Remove the pan from the heat.
Remove the pan from the heat. Scoop the foam from the top of the strawberry sauce.
Allow the strawberry sauce to cool to room temperature. It will thicken a little more as it cools.
Transfer the strawberry sauce to a covered bowl, glass or plastic container before refrigerating. Keep refrigerated until needed.
This homemade strawberry sauce is a perfect cheesecake topping for homemade or store bought cheesecake desserts.