Name: Simple Strawberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 ounces
Cuisine: American

Knead Some Sweets Verified

January 30, 2026

This Simple Strawberry Sauce recipe is made with only two ingredients; strawberries and sugar! A perfect topping for cheesecake, angel food cake, ice cream, or waffles.

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Simple Strawberry Sauce

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Instructions

Stir together the strawberries and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook at a rolling boil for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is slightly thickened and syrupy.

Serve while still warm or let cool to room temperature before chilling fully in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Berry Selection Magic 🍓
Choose deeply colored, ripe strawberries with vibrant red color and no white or green areas for the most intense, sweet sauce flavor.
Sugar Ratio Perfection 🥄
Use a 1:4 sugar to strawberry ratio by weight for optimal sweetness that enhances but doesn't overpower the natural fruit flavor.
Texture Control Technique 🥣
Decide your desired sauce consistency by how long you cook it - shorter cooking time preserves chunk texture, while longer cooking creates a smoother, more syrupy result.
Maceration Magic 💦
Let cut strawberries sit with sugar for 15-30 minutes before cooking to naturally draw out juices and intensify flavor complexity.
Storage Strategy 🧊
Store homemade strawberry sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze in small portions for up to three months.